Knuckle feels 'loose'

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I've had stiffness in both hands for a couple of years now but for the last few weeks the knuckle on my right hand has begun to feel loose. The bones seem to grind together and it seems worse as the day progresses. Is this just to be expected? I'm 51. I wonder if I need an x ray. I haven't injured the hand in any way. Any ideas?

Any other symptoms?

I’ve always had stiffness in my hands when I’m cold (is yours all the time?) and various loose joints. For me it’s because of hyper mobile ehlers-Danlos syndrome but if it’s new then it probably isn’t the same thing. Have you seen a GP yet?

No I haven't seen a GP but think I will. Last night my hand was very painful .