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Hand pain

Posted by nanniepie @nanniepie, 6 days ago

I was diagnosed with PMR sept of 24. Pain in neck arms shoulders hips buttocks. Started prednisone 15 mg. Feeling good about a month ago pain started in both hand. No where else. Past 4 days no hand pain and I’m afraid it’s going to strike somewhere else. Does PMR do that?

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reets70 | @reets70 | 3 days ago
In reply to @mtr2601 "I had really severe hand pain and extreme stiffness that started a few months after I..." + (show)
@mtr2601

I had really severe hand pain and extreme stiffness that started a few months after I was diagnosed and put on 20mg Prednisone. It was quite scary for a few months but as I reduced the Prednisone, the pain eventually and stiffness gradually settled. I'm left with a slight stiffness in both hands and can't open tight jar lids anymore (but that's what husbands are for, right !!)

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I haven’t opened a jar in 25 years!

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jenbillig | @jenbillig | 3 days ago

My daughter just installed this little device in my kitchen that helps with unscrewing cans, jars etc… it helps those who have lost strength in hands and wrists. It’s called EZOFF jar opener.

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wfroslansky | @wfroslansky | 3 days ago
In reply to @nanniepie "I’m not aware of diet influences can u help me?" + (show)
@nanniepie

I’m not aware of diet influences can u help me?

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scroll around on this blog there is a whole section on diet stuff and it can help. turmeric chews are one suggestion. Or salmon for dinner.

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art43 | @art43 | 3 days ago
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@wfroslansky

Moving my hands a lot flexing and stretching and rubbing them seems to help. same with other achy joints. And yes sometimes it's only a few fingers, and then other times everywhere on both hands, and it gets better as the day goes on maybe because the prednisone is kicking in. Im down to 7mg, age 65 and I am 6 months into this experience.

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Correction to my post yestetday regarding hand and wrist pain.
An x-ray revealed osteoarthritis, not osteoporosis.

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pu911 | @pu911 | 3 days ago
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@nanniepie

I’m not aware of diet influences can u help me?

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For me I have pain and stiffness issues when I eat potato's, sugar, white pasta and flour and alcohol. Cherries, strawberries, help.

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jlo2252 | @jlo2252 | 2 days ago
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@mtr2601

I had really severe hand pain and extreme stiffness that started a few months after I was diagnosed and put on 20mg Prednisone. It was quite scary for a few months but as I reduced the Prednisone, the pain eventually and stiffness gradually settled. I'm left with a slight stiffness in both hands and can't open tight jar lids anymore (but that's what husbands are for, right !!)

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@mtr2601
I’m on my second bout with PMR. My pain is in my shoulders, hips, legs and feet.
However,I do get occasional pain in my hands when I’m developing nodes in my fingers from osteoarthritis. When this occurs my hands are slightly swollen and fingers are very stiff and painful. Have you been checked for any other forms of arthritis?
Yes I depend on my husband sometimes to open jars! 😂. There is a rubber mat with holes in it that you can cut to size to keep cutting boards from slipping that also works great to open jars! Sorry I don’t know what it’s called but it comes in rolls and you cut it to size.
Wishing you a less painful journey in 2025!

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jlo2252 | @jlo2252 | 1 day ago
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@centralflorida

I also had hand pain prior to diagnosis of PMR. Mine was confined to my right hand and wrist, so bad I could not sign my name and would wear a wrist brace to ward off hand-shaking at church. Prednisone has definitely helped.

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@centralflorida
If you are having pain, stiffness and hand shaking you should see your Primary care or rheumatologist for evaluation….
Best wishes to you for a pain free 2025!

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cgm | @cgm | 1 day ago

I’m not sure what PMR does “officially”, but in the last several months my pain has moved into both hands after being dx 4 yrs ago. My fingers have begun locking and thumbs are very painful😑…prior to this, I had significant foot pain. It seems to have migrated to my hands 🤷🏼‍♀️…this condition is very odd!

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jlo2252 | @jlo2252 | 20 hours ago
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@cgm

I’m not sure what PMR does “officially”, but in the last several months my pain has moved into both hands after being dx 4 yrs ago. My fingers have begun locking and thumbs are very painful😑…prior to this, I had significant foot pain. It seems to have migrated to my hands 🤷🏼‍♀️…this condition is very odd!

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@cgm
Sounds like arthritis to me. You might want to have further evaluation for osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis from your pcp or rheumatologist.7
Best wishes in your health journey.

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