@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?