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Biceps tendon tear as a symptom of PMR
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 19 hours ago | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
I was wondering if others out there have the bicep pain. The pain started in my right bicep and went to my shoulder. I could hardly move my move my arm and couldn’t sleep because of severe pain. Orthopedic doctor took x-rays and i was diagnosed with inflammation in my shoulder. He gave me a cortisone shot which worked magic. My pain in shoulder was 90% gone in 24 hours. He dismissed my hip and other body pain. So followed up with my rheumatologist. She diagnosed PMR as cause of bicep and overall body pain. My rheumatologist prescribed old faithful prednisone. Most of body pain gone after 1 year, but still have some bicep pain. My rheumatologist told me to apply Voltaren for the lingering pain. I am trying to strengthen my arm with exercise, but I have been wondering if exercise can actually damage the bicep. Anyone know?
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I had extreme pain in both biceps when I started prednisone. The pain went away for the first several weeks but now it’s back in just my right arm. I assumed I had strained the muscle doing house/yard work but now I’m not sure..I’m in the tapering stage.
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Hi Vegen. Inflammatory issues can strike anywhere. I have found through advise from top docs. Bursitis and tendon issues usually respond to pred and rest well. Day to day issues can be from over exception. Carry a bag full of bottles and cans out of market, will do it every time. If your issue is mostly on your strong side, rest it, lower your carry weight. I have a frozen shoulder since 1985. However, my Ra doc has me now on hydrozycloraquin for general reduction of inflammation, my shoulder pain nearly gone, also much of swelling all over. Ck with your RA regarding same. Good luck.