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Hand pain and stiffness was my 1st and most significant symptom and is the most persistent

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1648784/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: 2 hours ago

Totally agree. They really go hand in hand.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394195/

Discussion: PMR and piriformis syndrome

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Posted: Sep 15, 2025

@gwl I’ve been blessed that only the hands in particular one or two joints on left...

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Discussion: Are There Guidelines for Prednisone Tapers

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Posted: 3 days ago

My hand/ wrist problems started about 2 yrs into my PMR while tapering off prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1647320/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: 1 day ago

thank you. I was treated for trigger finger and tendonitis. when treated for lymphedema the cording...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896368/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

I have a ton of hand pain and it came at the same time as my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1627417/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

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Posted: Jul 23 8:32am

Hello @zkeith, My PMR is currently in remission but I still have some morning hand symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313102/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

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Posted: May 26, 2025

I also had hand pain prior to diagnosis of PMR. Mine was confined to my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201516/

Discussion: Hand pain

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Posted: Jan 1, 2025

Yes. My right hand almost atrophied. My left hand started, but since Prednisone (2 weeks), the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672628/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

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Posted: Jan 19, 2022

That is exactly what happened to me. Started 15 mg of Prednisone in Nov for PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1643071/

Discussion: Are There Guidelines for Prednisone Tapers

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Posted: 6 days ago

I have had a rough time on and off with my hands for the past few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1594190/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

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Posted: Jun 9 9:08am

@tonimcbride Lower WBC, CRP and nuetrophils counts are ususal when taking Kevzara I found. I have...

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Discussion: What was your experience on Kevzara?

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Posted: Aug 1 9:34am

Could be something totally different from PMR. Carpal Tunnel in your hand?? Your doc should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1591752/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

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Posted: Jun 6 7:43am

@jakedduck1, yes, Jake, I could open my hand almost totally, including my ring finger. However, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81435/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jun 10, 2019

I am trying to make a tight fist with my right hand and I can’t. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088332/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Jun 17, 2024

It is a weird disease. Sometimes before starting treatment, I had to use one hand/arm to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315127/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

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Posted: May 28, 2025

Me too. I had noticed a tiny bit of hand tremor when I started noticing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1581901/

Discussion: Has anyone developed tremors as a result of polymyalgia/prednizone?

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Posted: May 24 9:28am

Hi Rosemary @rosemarya, I haven't seen the doctor yet but think I might have Dupuytren's Contracture...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81448/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

Developed this on my right hand. Could not place my hand flat on surface. My little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894494/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I'm down t 3 mgs of Prednisone and also on Kevzarra. Unfortunately, my hand pain remains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1592945/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

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Posted: Jun 7 3:38pm

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