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Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 2, 2023 | Replies (29)
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When my PMR was active, I experienced peripheral neuropathy in my hands, due, I believe to swelling in the carpal tunnel area of my wrists. There was numbness and tingling which was very bothersome and upsetting. After I began prednisone treatment, these troublesome symptoms lessened and eventually disappeared. At present, I am grateful to be in remission and not in need of prednisone.

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milld835 | @milld835 | Jan 19, 2022

Yes. My right hand almost atrophied. My left hand started, but since Prednisone (2 weeks), the left hand is pretty much back to normal, but the right middle finger is still stiff. I cannot straighten it out. I keep working it with a rubber ball. Hoping it will go completely back to normal as I'm right hand dominant and need it for work. At least I now have 85% use. Happy you're in remission. Cheers!

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