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Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 4 1:54pm | Replies (158)
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@rosemargaret

I have had PMR for over 6 six and have been taking Prednisone all of that time. Only since last November did severe hand and wrist pain start for me. The Prednisone doesn't seem to touch that pain. My hands really are not swollen but painful to close hands or make a fist or grasp anything tightly. Could it be something else? Has anyone else experienced the same?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 29 11:07am

It would certainly be something worth discussing with your doctor or rheumatologist if the prednisone isn't helping with the hand pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome and other symptoms could be involved.

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