finger joints

I am a 56 years old female and in relatively good health.  I take one medication for hbp. Recently the middle joints of my little fingers are very tender, red and tend to be very itchy, if that makes any sense and  I've also begun noticing some tiny red nodules at the first joint of my index fingers and little fingers. Some times the nodules are a little more pronouced than other times.  I've been trying to self-medicate in terms of taking advil or aleve, but the discomfort is not going away.  Any thoughts or similar cases?

[carolanivey]

Hi there,

My mother is a lifelong seamstress and developed osteoarthritis and nodules in her index fingers. I'd definitely get it checked out before the damage gets any worse, especially if the over-the-counter medication isn't doing the job.

[bigkev414]

Hi
I noticed that  you take medication for high blood pressure? Certain meds can cause these problems as side affects - I take Tenormin (temazipan) and I have developed the same problems which do wax and wane a bit. I have extensive osteo arthritis but this isn't the same. Ask your doc.