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Sharp pain in hands on certain movements. PMR-related?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 30 10:55am | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
My PMR started in the “heel” of both hands - the side opposite the thumb & below the wrist. It was quite painful for a few weeks before the other areas flared. My rheumatologist told me I was the 2nd case he’d spoken to recently whose PMR had started there. I’ve also had bursitis of both knees recently & read that 100% of PMR sufferers have bursitis in at least one area of their body with this condition. All pretty debilitating & life changing until it’s under control. Good luck with your diagnosis - have to say it sounds classic PMR.
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My PMR started as carpal tunnel in my right hand and wrist. I thought it was due to some painting I was doing in my house. It subsided for a while then I woke up one night with aching in my biceps and shoulders. I have not been able to make a fist with my right hand since and the pain is always there in my biceps. Stiffness and aching has spread to my shoulders and pelvic girdle. My left hand and bicep is stiff and aches also but I can at least brush my teeth with this hand. I am dependent on my husband for almost everything else.
Five days ago I finally got diagnosed (actually I diagnosed myself) by my GP and she was willing to start me on 15 mg of Prednisone. It’s helped with some of the stiffness and aching but my right hand is still useless and aches at night along with my right bicep with milder symptoms on my left. My doctor has referred me to a rheumatologist but I may have to wait awhile to be seen. She prescribed gabapentin for my carpal tunnel pain and I’m scheduled to see an orthopedist next week about my inability to close my right hand.
This has turned my life upside down. I’m a 74 year old woman who was active and busy and hardly ever got sick. I’ve kept up with all my vaccinations and have cooked my own nutritious food. I’m worried and depressed about my condition. I’m glad I found this site to read other people’s journeys through this terrible debilitating disease.