I have very sore (& occasionally itchy) finger joints. But they are also swollen due to known Osteo Arthritis. I don't know if this is similar to anything any of you have. But when I first had this and went to my doctor's surgery, a nurse, not having any idea of what it could be, said "Well it could be a witches curse"! Honestly? Anyway, I have tried Naproxen, (like a stronger version of Ibuprofen, prescription only), which did nothing and I asked about steroid injections, but these have been refused time and time again, although I have friends who have had it done, so I don't know why I'm not allowed them, as apparently, that's one of the few things that DO work.