Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Swollen Pinky Finger

brad90956

Recommended Posts

brad90956 Newbie
brad90956
Posted

About a year ago I woke up and my pinky finger was red and swollen. After a few days I went to the doctor and had an X-ray done, blood work (arthritis, gout, CBC, ANA, RF, lupus)...all were negative. Since then I have had an MRI which showed no trauma and that I have inflammation in the knuckle. No arthritis.

My last visit to the doctor was this week. He flat out told me he doesn't know what is wrong with me. I guess my next step is going to a rheumatologist.

My question is this...could it be caused from gluten? I am going to start a gluten free diet tomorrow to see if it helps.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Could be. Just from my experience-- I used to get that exact thing with my left thumb from time to time. Red, swollen, painful.

Since my diagnosis and going gluten free, it hasn't happened once-- it'll be 8 years in June.

sisterlynr Explorer
sisterlynr
Posted

My Dad had gout from the age of 36 and several of his siblings suffered from it too.   Dad's blood counts did not indicate they were high enough for him to have gout.  You can't always depend on the blood test.  Just a thought for you. . .  I sure hope it isn't gout, it's a nasty disease!

 

He did have gout and proven through aspiration of fluid from his knee joints which showed the crystals.  My Uncle controlled his gout through diet very successfully.  

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,532
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Steve Hall
    Newest Member
    Steve Hall
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • RUKen
      Are Lindt chocolate balls gluten free?

      By RUKen · Posted

      The Lindt (Lindor) dairy-free oat milk truffles are definitely gluten-free, and (last time I checked) so are the white chocolate truffles and the mint chocolate truffles. 
    • lmemsm
      Supplements for those Diagnosed with Celiac Disease

      By lmemsm · Posted

      I've used magnesium taurinate and magnesium taurate vitamins.  Didn't notice much of a difference when I used them.
    • Scatterbrain
      Supplements for those Diagnosed with Celiac Disease

      By Scatterbrain · Posted

      Anyone experimented with Taurine supplementation either via electrolyte powders or otherwise? Thanks
    • Jmartes71
      Shingles - Could It Be Related to Gluten/ Celiac

      By Jmartes71 · Posted

      Yarrow Pom works really well with the skin issues I found out.I had to stop so my doterra because dealing with medical celiac circus. I had shingles in Feb 2023. Prayers for healing 
    • cristiana
      Sainsbury's Free From White Sliced Bread - Now Egg Free - Completely Ruined It

      By cristiana · Posted

      More great tips, and a good excuse to shop at M&S and also buy more iced buns!   I wish we had an ASDA near us, as the few times we've been to one their gluten-free pasta range seemed very reasonably priced compared to other shops.  Thanks so much, @Russ H.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.