My fingers are stiff

[TheFrogsLegs]

Every morning for weeks now my fingers, especially on my right hand, have been stiff in the morning - it generally wears off a bit over the day.

I seem to have slightly less flex in some of them, and a couple of the joints feel bigger and look marginally bigger.

Is this worth bothering a doctor? Is it likely to be arthritis?

Yes, especially as it is worse in the morning and gets easier during the day.

This is typical of inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid (plus lots of other sorts). Please go as the sooner it is treated the better.

Thanks Anna. Will see if I can get an appointment .