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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 12, 2022 | Replies (27)
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The very day that I first experienced PMR ten years ago the middle and ring fingers of my right hand went "numb." I have recovered from PMR, and all my inflammatory markers are normal, bu those fingers have never recovered from the neuropathy. I also experienced neuropathy in both feet during 60mg/day prednisone treatment (about 3 weeks after my initial PMR). This has remained with me as well. I'm not sure whether the foot issue was a function of hyperglycemia from the prednisone or from the PMR itself.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 27, 2022

Welcome @hcroom, My PMR is currently in remission. I had neuropathy for almost 20 years before my PMR first showed up and was diagnosed with idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy six years after my first round with PMR went into remission.

Sorry to hear the neuropathy stayed with you after getting off of the prednisone. You might find the following discussion helpful:
-- Small Fiber Neuropathy: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-neuropathy/

Have you looked into any treatments for your hands or feet? What symptoms do you have for the neuropathy?

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