Parrothead Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I've noticed lately that both my index fingers and middle fingers have started twisting in - as if taking a finger and turning it toward the pinky. All four of those fingers are where I have noticeable arthritis joints at the hand/finger joint. But the twisting is from the next finger joint and up. The twisted parts don't hurt. I'm not ready to go see a doctor. I was just wondering if anyone else has this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 My right index finger twists a bit. I just figured it was due to use! I don't have arthritis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! :svengo: I never noticed that before! Great. Something else to worry about. My hands are starting to look like my grandma's. :glare: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 It is so weird. I'm glad I'm not alone. Could it be from typing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimber Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I had this happen to my thumb a little bit. A friend suggested gout from too much protein. I drank cherry juice and the swelling and pain went away within 24 hours. Michele's Miracle tart cherry juice concentrate. I don't know if I had the beginnings of gout or if just a lack of potassium. I don't get enough potassium and tend to swell. (Potassium affects metabolism and fluid balance.) The concentrate is filled with potassium. And it's delicious! Anyway the pain is gone, and my thumb is pretty much back to normal. I was trying to eat more protein for me, still not a lot by Atkin or zone standards, but more than I would normally eat. If you've been eating more protein, I'd look into the gout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Both my index fingers twist slightly toward the middle finger. They've always been like this; so has my mom's. I don't have arthritis yet--I'm in my late 40's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm with Cinder. Both of my index fingers twist in just a bit and have ever since I can remember. I'm in my late 30's, no arthritis here yet either. I've never really thought anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Okay, thanks everyone. K - it might be a protein issue, but I've been vegetarian for more than 6 months now so maybe not. I'll try the cherry juice. It can't hurt. Thanks for the tip,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie3495 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 My index fingers are both turning to the middle, but pain is significant. Upon seeing a rheumatologist, xrays show what is really under my skin. Tips of my fingers are growing spurs that look like claws; Wolverine-ish. The fingertips don't look different. Knuckles, wrists, and other parts are looking over-grown in xray. The knuckles are swollen. My PSA is, if you have psoriasis of any kind, watch out. It turns into arthritis that is so painful. I am 48 and dreading the years to come. It's unbelievable what it can do throughout the body without warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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