Well, John, Bonnie has the right of it. You're living dangerously. I've been playing guitar now for 55 years and am a Chiropractor by training. For the last 20 years or so I've been fighting the long defeat against encroaching arthritis. Booze will mask the pain but will NOT take away the cause. That small knotted area could be tendonitis, joint capsulitis, developing arthritis, fracture, etc. so go get it assessed. At least, you might try an easier fingering like 020102! Good luck and let us know how you're doing. Good luck, Ray
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