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How Can You Tell If Your Wrist And Finger Joint Pain Is MS Or Arthritis? Is There A Quick Difference Between Them That Would Make It Obvious

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Naramata
August 16, 2021
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My wrist had an element of stiffness for a while in the early days which was MS related so it can happen.
Arthritis comes with a lot more pain, even with small movements.
The more common symptom involves nerves going down the arm to the fingers. There are 2 separate nerves, one going to your little and ring fingers and the other to your index and middle fingers. When it's a MS nerve issue you'll have sensation issues in 2 fingers at a time.
You're unlikely to have arthritis unless you've previously injured yourself in the area you're taking about.

August 17, 2021 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

Ask your Doctor about the arthritis it’s the only way to tell I got both arthritis and MS so they both suck

February 8, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

You need an EMG test for carpal tunnel. It is Peripheral Nerve damage. Doesn't matter the cause but see a hand specialist as list for treatment
I had surgery...not a complete cure but better. I tried PT before and hand splints.

February 21, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

In my case and in many other cases you can't. It can be both which really and truly sucks.

December 8, 2022 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

Thanks for response.

April 3, 2024

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