I went off all PMR meds over a month ago because of prednisone side effects. My PCP want me back on, but I want to have my regular Rheumy see me at baseline on the 15th. The pain was so bad I had to use a cane for 2 days. This, for some reason, kicked off another pain storm in my hands. My fingertips, thumb to middle finger, started tingling when I was sitting or laying down. The ball of my hands was crazy painful.
It’s been 3 weeks without let up. No grip at all in right hand, and trigger finger on middle finger. Unable to make a fist. Left hand not quite as bad.
I can’t put weight on either wrist - like pulling myself up in bed.
I don’t know if it’s PMR or my “mild” carpal tunnel has suddenly become acute. X-Rays show only mild arthritis.
Who knows.
Terri