Finger tips

msbojangles
msbojangles Member Posts: 6
edited 19. Apr 2011, 03:48 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,

I've had RA for over 20 years now, but just recently i've started getting a funny numb painful feeling in my fingertips and can remember someone mentioning something to do with fingertips on one of my physio visits years ago. Does anyone else get this numb feeling and what has your consultants said about it... Many thanks in advance :smile:

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  • petals
    petals Member Posts: 217
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Msbojangles,

    I just posted on this very subject and NOW I spot your post, sorry.

    Anyway yes, I have funny itchy sensation in my fingertips which are now starting to feel numb. I had the intense itchy feeling first for about 3 months and now they are starting to feel numb yet still itchy. I have no idea what it is but its driving me mad.

    I also have a burning sensation in my big toe, on the cushiony bit underneath. There is no visible sign of anything wrong, just this strange feeling which is constant.

    I would also be interested to know if anyone knows what causes it.

    Thanks Petals
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,827
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Both

    l think you can get loss of sensation with Ra and fingertips is a place it can happen.

    When my neck 'went' last year l lost the feeling across my chest and shoulder and down one arm a bit. That l was scratching at constantly! My guess is that nerves must be getting pinched or something? Not sure if that's right??

    Definitely one to mention to rheumy or doc at earlist available though.

    Love

    Toni xx

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