Duration
How long the pain in the index finger lasts depends strongly on the disease. It is typical for rheumatic diseases that the pain occurs in phases, i.e. it lasts for several days or weeks and then disappears again for a longer period of time. The course of the pain can also depend on the time of day. For example, it is typical for rheumatic diseases that pain occurs in the morning, which then improves during the course of the day.
