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Originally Posted by Val888
My mother is 79 and is experiencing very swollen hands and arms. They are extremely painful, blotchy, red and burning hot. The pain is unbearable. It takes a couple of days for the swelling to go down. She has been investigated for stroke which was ruled out. Then blood clots, she is now referred to as a mystery.
The latest thought is gout? Can anyone offer any advice please the pain killers are not touching the pain?
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She may have Erythromelalgia. You can read about it at
www.erythromelalgia.org
It is a rare disorder and most doctors don't know about it. Most people who have it find it themselves and then seek a Dr. who knows about it.