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Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 9 hours ago | Replies (156)Comment receiving replies
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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Its called a nerve conduction test - which evaluates the carpal tunnel by applying an electrical signal to the median nerve that traverses the wrist. If the speed across the wrist is impeded in its ability to carry that signal from above the wrist to the palm, it’s likely carpal tunnel.
As you likely know, the tests for RA are some lab data consistent with increased inflammation, exam features, and some assumptions based on experience. So Art plus Science.