Problems with proximal interphalangeal area. Arthritis is the best category to choose from, though may be misleading.
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vatzjr
For years, I've had annoying, sometimes troubling, minor pain in three or four of my fingers. The pain is located in the same area in every finger: the proximal interphalangeal area. On my left hand, my index finger. On my right hand (I'm right-handed), my index finger and pinky, a little in my middle finger. The pain is no where but in the middle joint areas. I cannot make a full fist with either hand as a result. The pain is also ONLY really noticeable when pressure is applied to the proximal interphalangeal areas (and the pain is greatest when pressure is applied within very specific areas). Otherwise, I just go about my business.
Visually, when fingers are extended, you can see the difference between fingers that are affected verses fingers that are not. There is a slight swollenness that isn't subtle, much closer to being obvious. (The fingers which aren't affected, the skin "flattens" or "folds down" in the proxmial interphalangeal area. The fingers which are affected, there is a slight swollen-affect.)
I'm 36. Like I said, this has existed for years. I'm not really sure what brought it about. I didn't have any major accident/trauma. I cracked my knuckles only a little bit as a teenager and a young adult, but I doubt that contributed to the condition. I've spent more than my share of time on computers typing. That may or may not be related. I feel I'm a bit young for something of this nature to be happening.
These are all the details which I can provide you at the moment that may be of any value.
For the time being, I massage each finger in the swollen area with great pressure, hoping that it will have a positive affect. So far, no good. Is there anything that I can do to lessen, manage or keep this condition from getting worse?
Posted by vatzjr
For years, I've had annoying, sometimes troubling, minor pain in three or four of my fingers. The pain is located in the same area in every finger: the proximal interphalangeal area. On my left hand, my index finger. On my right hand (I'm right-handed), my index finger and pinky, a little in my middle finger. The pain is no where but in the middle joint areas. I cannot make a full fist with either hand as a result. The pain is also ONLY really noticeable when pressure is applied to the proximal interphalangeal areas (and the pain is greatest when pressure is applied within very specific areas). Otherwise, I just go about my business.
Visually, when fingers are extended, you can see the difference between fingers that are affected verses fingers that are not. There is a slight swollenness that isn't subtle, much closer to being obvious. (The fingers which aren't affected, the skin "flattens" or "folds down" in the proxmial interphalangeal area. The fingers which are affected, there is a slight swollen-affect.)
I'm 36. Like I said, this has existed for years. I'm not really sure what brought it about. I didn't have any major accident/trauma. I cracked my knuckles only a little bit as a teenager and a young adult, but I doubt that contributed to the condition. I've spent more than my share of time on computers typing. That may or may not be related. I feel I'm a bit young for something of this nature to be happening.
These are all the details which I can provide you at the moment that may be of any value.
For the time being, I massage each finger in the swollen area with great pressure, hoping that it will have a positive affect. So far, no good. Is there anything that I can do to lessen, manage or keep this condition from getting worse?