I have had swollen nail folds and wrinkling of fingers. I was diagnosed with mild raynauds. Could this be early symptom of scleroderma?

[Tiny1966]

Also on some fingers right below the nail beds are swollen a bit and white. Palms are wrinkly as well and skin is drier than normal.

[judyt]

HI,

I have Systemic Scleroderma and have had for nearly 60 years. I was not diagnosed until 2003 and one of the first comments the Doctor made was that my fingers from second to third joints were tight and shiny and that is a symptom which is significant. It seems that these days that symptom plus ANA and ENA blood results are a sign of Sclero.

It would be a good idea to ask for a referral to a Sclero expert to put your mind at rest.

[zenabb]

Ask your GP to be referred to a rheumatologist.

[Tiny1966]

Rheumy no help. Going to dermo. Just realized the finger I was most concerned about has a small blister type thing right where the knife/fork hit. Duh maybe that's why it seems swollen!

[livinginpain]

I'm not sure, my fingers at the time word stiff and shiny. Every few months I get ulcers at the corner of my fingernails. This still happens, just not as often. the cardiologist I saw the other day said he could tell by my face I have scleroderma. I have never heard that one before.

[titanicus]

One of the many facets of Scleroderma is tightening of the skin. Obviously when this affects your face it is very noticable. In the same boat.

[hettie01]

Hi I have p.b.c and scleroderma and my p.b.c consultant on my last visit said to me I think you have scleroderma because I can see it on your face. I had blood tests done and yes he was correct it come back strongly positive and confirmed I did have scleroderma. I see a consultant for this on 30th September !! carnt say im looking forward to it as I have just got used to having 1 autoimmune desease but apparently with p.b.c scleroderma can go hand in hand.