what are nodules on fingers
trisher
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Being newly diagnosed with RA, I do not understand everything yet so could someone tell me what nodules are please?
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from my experience they are nobbley bumps ate the base of your fingers, not sure how they happen but my rheumy said they are very common.
i have a few that are not causing any problems but i did have one at the base of my ring finger that was qite big, my finger kept dislocating and was painful when rheumy felt it she told me it was a large nodule and she injected a steroid into it. a few days later it felt much better and wasn't dislocating anymore, so all good!
sorry i can't explain better but i'm sure someone else can!0 -
Hi Trisher,
Just to add to what Suzster says, in my experience, nodules can appear on any joint and some can get quite big. They can also be painful - so if you get any lumps or bumps on your joints you'll probably find that's what they are - it's always wise to mention them to your GP or Rheumy if any appear.
Not all of them are here to stay either - I had a large painful one at the base of my spine, my Rheumy and I decided to leave it to see what happened and it did go away on it's own.
Nodules are just another 'joy' of arthritis :roll:
Luv LegsLove, Legs x
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Hi lidalegs
thanks for that answer it's something new I've learnt. I'm not used to all this at the moment.
I have just given birth to my first one. Not sure if it's a girl or a boy yet :roll:
I'll see what happens to it thanks again
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Hi Trisher
Welcome to the site and its nice to meet you. Noduals if thats how you spell it. over 20% of RA sufferers get noduals its a build up of some sort of tissue but google it and have a read. I have them on my elbows hands and feet. they normaly grow on your boney bits, dont forget to join the guys around the site catch you later.
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Hi suzster
Thanks for your reply. Every bit of information from you is helping me understand things a bit better. :?
There are so many questions but you cannot sit in the doctors room and think of all the things you want to ask knowing there is a lot of other patients sitting outside waiting. :oops: beside that I was sweating like mad and had to get out for some air.
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sorry, only just saw this! no worries trisher, glad i can help abit!! my nodule on my finger has gone, thank goodness as it was painful, but fingers crossed the injection did the trick.0
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Hi Trish
I had a two large Nodules on my elbow. They werent painful, but didnt look to good. They lasted for about 6 months then just dissapeared, Doctor said it was because my medication was kicking in. Take Care x0
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