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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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@sjsanderson

I did not develop hand pain until I was completely off of Prednisone. It began with carpal tunnel that got progressively worse. Now I have synovitis, carpal tunnel and also tendonitis. I suddenly could not close my fingers into a fist. It literally happened overnight. So frustrating. The rheumatologist says it's RA, the orthopedic hand guy says it's carpal tunnel, and no one can help.

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tuckerp | @tuckerp | Jun 24 9:20am

unfortunately you will have to guide your Dr's. I had carpel tunnel. I just kept pursuing until they sent me to a Dr that did the electro treatment. Not sure whats it called. That is a definitive test. They can also test for RA. I think the test is reasonably accurate if your off prednisone.

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