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PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 27 8:00am | Replies (468)Comment receiving replies
I am wondering if anyone has experienced pain under their arms with PRM. I had a lot of pain under my arms in Nov and Dec. It went away when I went to 15mg and subsequently 20mg (about 5 weeks total). When I ramped down from 20 to 15, it started up again. It feels like my lymph nodes but there's no lumps. Has anyone else experienced pain in this area with PMR? Thank you!
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Hi @juneh I think it's possible that the pain under your arms is related to your PMR. I didn't have pain under my arms, but the backs of my knees were incredibly stiff, which I never saw mentioned in any article I read on PMR. Now I have shoulder osteoarthritis, tendonitis and rotator cuff issues with pain under my arm. The Physical Therapist said it's because the area is "involved." PMR is a form of vasculitis and restricts blood flow so when it attacks the shoulders, the whole area may be impacted. I find an infrared heating pad soothes the pain.