In the 'Symptoms - Skeletal' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about Heberden's nodes:
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Heberden's nodes. Do you have hard nodules on your finger joints caused by arthritis?
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"No / don't know" |
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"A few, minor" |
Heberden's nodes |
A symptom |
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"Several, minor" |
Heberden's nodes |
A symptom |
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"A few, major" |
Heberden's nodes |
A symptom |
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"Several, major" |
Heberden's nodes |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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Vitamin B6 Requirement |
In treating Heberden's nodes and trigger finger, B6 at 100-150mg per day may not work unless you eat one handful of raw pecans a day (i.e. you need both) says Dr. Goodheart. The nodes may not go away but pain and mobility should be much better over several weeks. |
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GLOSSARY
Arthritis (Arthritic)
Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. It occurs in various forms, such as bacterial arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form, is characterized by a gradual loss of cartilage and often an overgrowth of bone at the joints.
Heberden's Nodes
Bony swellings around the margins of joints, associated with degenerative changes of arthritis.
Milligram (mg, Milligrams)
0.001 or a thousandth of a gram.
Vitamin B6 (B6, B-6)
Influences many body functions including regulating blood glucose levels, manufacturing hemoglobin and aiding the utilization of protein, carbohydrates and fats. It also aids in the function of the nervous system.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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