My index finger on my right hand has been swollen for quite a few months now. The swelling started spreading to my middle finger on the same hand. I went to a hand doctor, who did x-rays and an MRI. X-rays were normal, MRI showed "subcutaneous edema", which is swelling of the soft tissue in my two fingers. He ordered blood tests to test my ANA, RA, Uric Acid levels, white cell count, etc., which all came out normal. As I have been waiting to get into a rheumatologist, I have developed three hard, small lumps on my index finger on my right hand. It is super stiff and swollen still, and I'm super concerned about what is going on. My mother was diagnosed with Lupus about 10 years ago, but my ANA and RA were both negative, so could I still be experiencing symptoms with those tests being negative? I am a bit of a worrywart and don't want to give myself an anxiety attack, just looking for some answers while I'm attempting to be patient waiting for this doctor's appointment. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. :)