RA hands

GillW

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA last year. Was on MTX but was causing high liver function readings so ended up having a short period of not taking any medication but now on hydroxy. Anyway my fingers in particular my index finger has really swollen and I struggle to bend it at all. Does anyone have any advice or tips for dealing with this? Any particular hand exercises?

Naomi33

Hello @GillW and welcome to the online community.

Sorry to hear your concerns about fingers.

The following link maybe of interest to you…..

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/hand-and-wrist-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-fingers-hands-and-wrists/

Best wishes @Naomi33