Fitbit Surge - problem with index finger after many months' use

[DebiDooDah]

I have had my Fitbit Surge for many months now and have worn it daily for most of the time since first wearing it, enjoying seeing how far I walk on a daily basis, what my heart rate average is, etc. 

However, I recently noticed a small 'lump' in the 'tendon sheath' of my ring finger and can no longer put a ring on that finger Surge.  Does anyone else have a similar 'lump' that can't be accounted for?

[WendyB]

I would go to the DR to get it checked out

[dogenzenji]

I am not a doctor, but the BT radiation from the Surge is way below that of a cellphone and well within accepted levels (read recently on another thread). I have not heard of any similar issues. I agree with Wendy, go to the Doctors and get it checked out!

[YojanaFitbit]

Hey there, @DebiDooDah! Welcome to the Family! I was a little concern when I first read your post, this doesn't look like something normal. I haven't heard anything similar to this before in the Forums, but I think that it's best to contact a doctor or a physician to take a look of it. They will give you a better explanation on what happened. If you haven't do so, try to do it as soon as you can; don't procrastinate taking care of your health. Hopefully you will get a simple cure for this. 

Please keep me posted on the resolution! 

[KnelsonOregon]

My daughter and I both have started having a bump and joint pain in index finger of hand we wear our fit bit on—just discovered both are having same problem today.  I deleted my app and no longer wearing the watch.  This is a serious issue. 

[KnelsonOregon · Accepted solution]

It might start to show up in forums.  It doesn’t matter because I’m convinced it’s a problem. I’m 57 and my daughter is 30 and we both are having pain and have a small bump in joint knuckle above index finger of the hand we wear our watch on—too much of a coincidence for me.  I loved using the watch but only used it during the day.  Neither of us wear it during sleep. So watch for more posts when people start to question the pain. 

[DebiDooDah]

I showed my GP who thought it was Dupuytren’s Contracture, but I wasn’t convinced. I stopped wearing my Fitbit Surge for a couple months and my first get definitely improved. I have started wearing my Surge again and the problem is getting worse again.

Is this a serious Surge design problem, I wonder? If so, what can be done about it, other than throw my Surge away - reluctant to do that as I enjoy (and benefit health wise!) using it AND it was expensive.

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