New Member with many quesitons...

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Hi All,

I have not been diagnosed with RA (my doc was pretty vague and not

helpful - looking for a new one) but I do believe I have it.

Occassionally, (every few months or so) the middle join in my pinky,

gets swollen and red. It aches when I bend it and the skin gets very

tight (when bended). Overall it does not bother me that much. On two

occassions the first joint on my index finger had the same symptoms.

This one was more painful. (same hand)

Couple questions....is this how RA starts - in just a couple joints at

first? Are there any preventive measures I can take? I assume that

this will just get worse...

Appreciate any help...