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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 1, 2021 | Replies (219)

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I have hypothyroidism and have to see a specialist re oral Lichen Planus. Have been diagnosed with PMR since Oct/18 and am presently on 20 mgms prednisone. Can anyone out there, perhaps John, tell me if it’s PMR or prednisone that causes ankle/leg swelling, foot pain, finger/toe spasms, spasms in back, neck. Any answers would be most helpful...thanks so much! I was very fortunate to have my GP diagnose my problem so quickly, but have so few answers.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 2, 2019

Hi @dreamer38, my symptoms of PMR were mostly joint pain. I did have some swelling in my right ankle with the first occurrence of PMR but it turned out to be gout and I had to take Colchicine to help with the gout. Swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs is listed as one of the more common side effects by Mayo Clinic here. It is one of the side effects that says you should check with your doctor immediately if you have it.

Prednisone (Oral Route)
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20075269?p=1

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