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Morning all!
I know that bruising and thinning of the skin is part of Lupus and the meds we take. I am on Prednisone, Plaquinil and MTX. I suffer severe joint pain and skin problems. Anyways, for about 4 days now I have been feeling chilly, which is weird, being menopausal! I also noticed the middle finger on my left hand has turned almost a blue black colour! Just that one finger! It is not as noticable when I wake up, but within an hour or so, she starts to darken. The skin feels a tad tight, not swollen badly. I don't see my Rheumy till the fall, should I call and mention this to him, or just play a wait and see? Sometimes I wonder what else this disease is going to throw at me!! (sigh) Anyways, any input would be appreciated. Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canucks! Posted on 07/01/09, 11:07 am |
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Happy canadfa day to you to fellow canuk. LOL. Yes I do think you should mention this to the Dr. Do you have raynauds also and has the weather been cool?I really think iot would be a good idea to let the Dr. know as something else might be going on. hugs marilyn 
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Hey guys
just wanted to wish you guys a happy Canada Day... i wasn't sure there were any Canadians in this group :) Better safe then sorry i would call and mention it to your rhemey :)
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Thanks ladies! Actually Raynauds crossed my mind..... I will mention it to him. I will also tell him I went to bed with socks and mitts on! Real attractive! LOL
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hi, my mom has lupus- i would call your doc...not sure what it could be but don't wait. mom got an infectionand wa sin the hospital for 2 weeks.her finger ended up paralyzed.. don't want to alarm you but lupus don't play call your doc!!!!
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I to would call your doc...as said, better to be safe than sorry. I was thinging Raynauds also. I hope you get to feeling better.
hugs, paige
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Being that it's only one finger and it turns almost black, I definitely think you should call your dr asap. It's probably just Raynauds but better safe than sorry. And it's true - this disease will throw the kitchen sink at you all the time!
Take care. Hope the finger turns back to a beautiful color really soon! Dale
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It seems that if it was raynaulds they would all react and be more purple than black. It sounds more like a lack of circulation in the hands. Keep it warm and see if that helps. It sounds alot like Acrocyanosis, which isn't serious. Your regular GP could look at it and probably tell you what it is.
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Sorry scratch that I did research raynauds more and it can effect one finger. But to be safe I would see a doc.
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Yup, am going to call the GP first then my Rheumy if need be. Sheesh, the fun never ends! Thanks so much for all your input!
xox
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Back from Doc's. Turns out it is Raynauds. Was given a perscription for a cream(that has Viagra in it)! Anyways, it will cost me 247.00 bucks! I hope my insurance will help pay for some of it. She said if it does not help, and finger stays bluish black, to go to Emergency, could be a clot. Man oh man! Anywho, thanks again for your input! :) xox
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