I would like to see some discussion on the relationship between PMR and inflammatory arthritis. My rheumatologist has me on hydroxychloroquine and prednisone. I am down to 8.5 mgs of prednisone. Since the onset of PMR, my hands have burned, been sore and it kept getting worse. That was when the rheumatologist put me on the hydroxychloroquine, feeling it will help me to taper the prednisone and also reduce the swelling and soreness in my hands. It seems to have done that, but I continue to have some swelling and soreness in my hands. They are much better, and I can use them to do most things. My rheumatologist thinks I will need to continue be on a medication for the arthritis if and when the PMR is resolved. I would love to hear if others have this kind of experience. My PMR pain is resolved with the current dose of both meds, but the hand issue is my major problem. Does PMR trigger arthritis?