My PMR diagnosis came after Carpal Tunnel surgery - first the right and then the left. Inflammed tissue was (packed) was removed. The second worse than the first. Had PT and was coming along nicely but soon started with the same hand issues. The Surgeon said need to find out cause of the inflammation. From there I was referred to a Pain Management MD and he ran blood tests to rule out certain things and had me on Prednisone for PMR until I could get in to a Rheumatologist. Just started on Kevzara. But my hands have continued to be maybe the most painful at times and always stiff and sore.
Perhaps due to the Carpal Tunnel issues back??