Hello @pfafpa, You will notice I changed the title of your discussion to hopefully help members find the discussion a little easier. I also have carpal tunnel syndrome and PMR but my PMR is in remission. I have episodes with my hands probably due to keyboarding for many years in a computer related job and hobby. I used to play golf a lot when I was younger but haven't played for years. Your question peaked my interest so I was able to find a reference supporting golf as a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Golf: https://golfoperatormagazine.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-and-golf/. For me the CTS symptoms seemed distinctly different than my PMR symptoms. The CTS was more numbness in the hands and wrist and the PMR was pain in all of my joints but mostly in the shoulders, arms and legs. Because I still have the CTS and have never had the surgery I still have numbness in my hands and wrists but it is something I've learned to live with as it's worse some days but not all of the time. It's especially bad if I've slept on my arm/hand on my left side.

You may find the follow CTS related discussion helpful.
-- Carpal tunnel release: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/carpal-tunnel-release/
-- carpal tunnel surgery side effects: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/carpal-tunnel-surgery-side-effects/

@dawn_giacabazi, @IndianaScott, and @bernese53 may be able to share their experience with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and prednisone also.

It sounds like you are debating whether to have the CTS surgery or continue to take prednisone to treat the pain. Are you worried about the long term side effects of prednisone?