Sorry spelling is so bd i have two fingers to type with. both rhuemotologist and hand surgeon and pathology report from surgery confirm. I am just lucky my mom has almost the exact same arthritis symptoms in the same places but she is 67 and not needed surgery yet. The docs just say I am lucky.lol Right now i am just praying that i will regain use of my left hand sooner than later. Apparently the longer it stays this way the more chance there is for permanent damage. thank you both for your support and responses.