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PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

Posted by ldingwall88 @ldingwall88, Aug 23, 2022

Hi, I've been struggling with PMR since May '22. Most of my symptoms are typical though apparently unusually stubborn; I'm currently on 40mg/day prednisone and hoping to begin a taper soon. (I started out at 20mg but nothing touched the flare til they bumped me up to 40) One uncommon symptom is severe pain in my wrist/hand, and when it's particularly bad the veins in my hand, wrist, and lower arm get very large. Has anyone else experienced this? It's kind of freaking me out.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 3, 2023
In reply to @phy "I have had PMR for 6 years tapering prednisone to 2 mg daily. I know have..." + (show)
@phy

I have had PMR for 6 years tapering prednisone to 2 mg daily. I know have been diagnosed with degenerative osteoarthritis in my hands. Are there treatments for this? Thank you, phy

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Hi @phy, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you have osteoarthritis in your hands along with PMR. The Arthritis Foundation has some information that might help some along with some treatments.

"There is no cure, but healthy lifestyle habits and treatments can help manage your symptoms and keep you active."
--- Osteoarthritis of the Hands: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/more-about/osteoarthritis-of-the-hands.

Have you discussed your hand symptoms with your doctor for any recommendations?

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phy | @phy | Jul 3, 2023
In reply to @johnbishop "Hi @phy, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you have osteoarthritis in your hands along with..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hi @phy, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you have osteoarthritis in your hands along with PMR. The Arthritis Foundation has some information that might help some along with some treatments.

"There is no cure, but healthy lifestyle habits and treatments can help manage your symptoms and keep you active."
--- Osteoarthritis of the Hands: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/more-about/osteoarthritis-of-the-hands.

Have you discussed your hand symptoms with your doctor for any recommendations?

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Thank you very much John, arthritis site very helpful. Yes I have discussed with my doctor and had x-ray to confirm diagnosis. phy

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