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Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 17 hours ago | Replies (155)
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@formerpaa70

I am on my third flare in 10 years, and already down to 2 mgs per day prednisone. Yesterday my hands began hurting so badly and I'm having difficulty w daily routines.
The past two bouts of PMR never affected my hands, just the v typical hips, shoulders.
Anyone have similar issues w hands?

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tuckerp | @tuckerp | May 25 7:09pm

I could barely grip anything. It didnt seem so bad in the knuckles but I completely lost my grip without pain.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 25 8:07pm

@formerpaa70, I moved your question to this related discussion that @deborahinmaine started just a few days ago:
- Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/are-painful-swollen-hands-and-fingers-a-pmr-flare/

You may also be interested in this discussion:
- PMR and Hand issues: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hands-and-pain/

See all related discussions: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr/?search=hand%20&index=discussions

Is the flare affecting both hands?

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copeterson | @copeterson | May 27 9:08am

Yes. My hands are getting worse. My new Dr believes I have RA not PMR.

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pb50 | @pb50 | May 28 8:33am

Do you also have RA?

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