Virus and pain connection

Arthur

I have arthritis in my fingers and it never really caused me much pain, but since the coronavirus my pain has increased. I don’t have any symptoms at all. My question is could the increase in pain be an indication that my immune system is fighting something off? I have been strictly observing the lockdown rules and hygiene advice.

Ellen

Hello @Arthur ur welcome to the Versus Arthritis Online Community on behalf of myself and the Moderating Team.

Very interesting that your fingers are hurting much more than usual since lockdown. I will be interested to hear whether any of our members are also experiencing increased pain like yourself.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/april/coronavirus-covid-19-what-is-it-and-where-to-go-for-information/

The above is our COVID information if you haven't already read it and are interested it is reliable and comprehensive.

I wonder whether you are doing anything more than usual - my own fingers are rather sore because I have been weeding and knitting which I don't do as much as I am just now.

We aren't medically trained so unable to offer a diagnosis. I would recommend a chat with a medical professional in the first instance maybe your pharmacist?

I am very pleased to hear you are adhering strictly to the lockdown guidelines and hand hygiene advice.

Do let us know how you get on.

Best wishes

Ellen