Raynaudscand swollen Herbens nodes

[Stormy911]

I am 53 years old but started having Raynauds at age 51. My mom has Lupus and systemic vasculitis plus RA. After I have my Raynauds attacks once the. Blood returns my Herbecens nodes on all fingers get really red and swollen. Does this favor scleroderma?

[Sophiebun11]

Herberden's nodes are from Osteoarthritis. Not associated with Sclero, many people over 50 have them. They are probably seeming more pronounced due to the color changes with Raynauds. Don't you feel like a Chameleon or something? Changing colors like that. If it didn't hurt so much it would be funny and entertaining to watch.

The red puffiness over the ends of your fingertips on top between the end of the nail and the very first knuckle can be from Vit. D deficiency. Have you been tested for that? It's common in those of us with autoimmune diseases of various types as well as the general public.

This article may be of interest: sruk.co.uk/about-us/news/ne...

It's not surprising you'd have an autoimmune disease or several with your family history. My mom had RA. I have Sclero along with other autoimmune diseases.

Best of luck to you. I hope you have a good Rheumy to help you navigate your diagnosis.