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@dbamos1945, The swollen finger pads might be a sign of infection according to what I've read and might need medical treatment.
"In general, infections are a common cause of swelling. An infection in your fingertip is also called a felon. This type of infection affects the pulp, or pad, of your fingertip and causes the small compartments that make up the pulp under your skin to fill with pus. Felons are usually very painful and throbbing."
--- Swollen Fingertip: Causes, Treatment, When to Seek Help
https://www.healthline.com/health/swollen-fingertip
How long have you had the swelling? Have you seen a doctor?
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John bishop: Thank you for your reply and helpfulness.
Left hand only:
Awoke 9/6 about 3am first digit of little finger throbbing, red, swollen and very painful. I put alcohol on it and looked it over for perhaps bug bite or injury… nothing.
As the day went along other finger pads got sore, red, swollen with the thumb being the last. I kept it elevated and tried several topical products as well as warm/cool compresses. No relief. I spoke to doc 9/8 and saw him 9/11/23. His concern led to ordering many unusual blood tests. Lab will have results in 10 days.
Since then 2-3 finger pads have returned to normal but index, thumb and occasional middle finger pads are very painful, swollen and very sensitive.
In reading your article one thing stood out: my psoriasis is now under control with medication (Otezla). They mentioned Psoriatic Arthritis - so that may be it. However I have no discomfort in joints… just the finger pads. If you have any further suggestions I will be most grateful.