Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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TWGarrett 03/19/2013

First Hello everybody. I have been reading but not commenting lately. I wanted to share the good news, I got approved for disability finally : ) Talk about answered prayers.
Now about knuckles! From 9 to 11 this morning I have popped every one of them 3 times. My husband wants me to stop but if I don't they feel like they are crippling. Does anyone else feel this way and if so what do you do?
I look forward to your replies. Hugs, Terri

RCross 03/19/2013

Sometimes my knuckles feel like they need to pop...but just won't. I try not to manipulate them much because I'm afraid setting them off. Doesn't seem to take much to really bring on added inflammation with me.

bcatz 03/19/2013

YES! But if my knuckles pop, that means my joints are not swollen and are comfortably loose. :)

I very much dislike it when a knuckle feels the need to pop but there is no way it's gonna happen. That can be so irritating. :)

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