The valleys between the knuckles on the back of my left hand are swollen, bluish and reddish. There is no pain. I am 46 and eat simvastatin.

[VSood]

In bright light it felt like the skin inside is bleeding and the valleys are puffy mountains of skin. One knuckle of the index finger is covered with hardened dark skin. Rest all knuckles are normal in color and texture. This condition happened in summer of 2013 and then vanished. Its re-occurred again when temp crossed 40 degrees centigrade.

[Beverley-NRAS]

Hi VSood,

I think that you should contact your rheumatology team or doctor to check this out.

Regards

Beverley (NRAS Helpline)

[VSood in reply to Beverley-NRAS]

Sure, but the reason why I asked this question is to find out which specialist/doctor to go to? is this a rheumatology symptom?

[Beverley-NRAS]

Hi VSood,

We are not medically trained on the helpline and would need more information on your medication and conditions to be able to offer suggestions. I do not know which country you are in and so it may be different where you are. In the UK it would be your rheumatology consultant or your GP that you would contact. Unfortunately, this forum can not be used to give medical advice and so I think that you may need to seek advice from one of your doctors.

Regards

Beverley (NRAS Helpline)

[VSood in reply to Beverley-NRAS]

Thank you Beverley!