Posted November 4, 2006 I have a small sore on th top of my thumb near my nail. My question is, how do I know if its a finger ulcer or not. It really hurts if I bump it! I have had it for a week or so. how do I know what it is and how do I heal it so if its not a ulcer it won't turn into one. I see picturs of ulcers and now I am freaked about getting one. I am about in my bed from the pain so I dont want anything else added on. Hugs, Patty Hugs, Patty If Life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Limited scleroderma, Dermatomyositis. Diastolic Dysfunction, dysphagia, Fibro, restless leg. Lupus is a maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2006 Hi Patty, I haven't experienced any finger ulcers but I sure hope you can protect that finger. There's always a chance it may be an ulcer and I hope the pain subsides for you.... and soon. Hugs, Susie Special Hugs, Susie Kraft ISN Support Specialist ISN Chat Host International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2006 Patty,Like Susie I haven't had this experience either, but we do have a list of creams and things you can do for ulcers. Hopefully you find something that works for you. I would definite go see your rheumatologist because if it is indeed the first of an ulcer you might need to start a treatment to prevent futures one. With the cold weather approaching you need to be looking at prevention.I hope the pain goes away very soon and that the sore subsides without advancing further. Let us know how you are doing.Big Hugs, Janey Willis ISN Support Specialist (Retired) ISN Assistant Webmaster (Retired) ISN News Director (Retired) ISN Technical Writer for Training Manuals International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
