Posted 7/13/2015 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
Greetings! New here, a few minutes ago. Have degenerative OA of both thumbs, began as an enlarging of the 2nd. joint, one hand, about 10 years ago, gradually the other hand also. Never had pain, can no longer form a circle using thumb & index finger, difficulty grasping large round drinking glass, picking up tiny objects. Certain these are common symptoms.
about two months ago, a purplish itching discoloration of the skin occurred on both hands, confined to a silver-dollar sized area encompassing the 2nd and 3rd thumb joint. In addition, itching occurred on small portions of the top of both forearms, and the upper front area of both thighs. Nowhere else has any irritation or itching occurred, until several weeks ago, the backs of all fingers of both hands, the left thumb only excluded, have presented redness, pain, intense itching from nails back to third joints.
Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, other than recommendation to see a Dr. I have seen 4 with dubious results to show for it.
Thanks so much! mo.