Hi Julie,
At the time I started developing peripheral neuropathy (hands, fingers, feet and toes), I immediately brought it to my rheumatologist's attention. I was on Remicade infusions at the time and there had been, unbeknownst to me, a "Black Box" warning issued on the drug indicating that neuropathies could develop. I was immediately taken off of Remicade from which I had been getting good deal of pain relief. So I was weary about a bad flare up, but I believe I was moved over to Rituxan which provided, fortunately, some relief, albeit not as much as Remicade had. Unfortunately, despite suspending Remicade, my neuropathy persists. Without my daily Lyrica dose (450 mg), the pain is intense to the point I am unable to think clearly and function. Sjogrens, which I have, can also lead to neuropathy, so my docs are quick to point this out and that Remicade may not be the smoking gun. However, I am still convinced that Remicade was in fact the cause, since I have had Sjogrens for decades without developing neuropathy. I am now under the care of a neurologist for neuropathy, and I encourage you to see one. Some medications can cause neuropathies, so please research and discuss with doctors before adding new meds to your regiment. Glad to hear, Julie, your PMR is in remission!
Wishing you the Best
Bill