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Yea I’ve had steroid injection in the joint at the base of the finger many times....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983233/

Discussion: Prednisolone reactions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

Have you ever seen an orthopedic doctor for your hand? Just wondering if it might be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742385/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

I started on 20 mg of Prednisone 3 weeks ago and the pain is gone! 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674630/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25, 2022

Hi Jen, it is a bitch too, haha. I’m possibly starting the Actemra and will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176801/

Discussion: I am on ACTEMRA for my giant Cell Arteritis but it seems like my PMR ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

3rd dose day. Took MTX last night. This morning was not quite as bad as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092417/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR just 10 days ago. Prior to the diagnoses, I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743286/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 30, 2022

Thank you so much! She is going for her first treatment Monday. It will be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346126/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

My late husband ( American born/Irish ancestry)had it in both hands in the late 70’s .He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768191/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Thank you Kim fir your first hand experience. That must have been startling and upsetting to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336489/

Discussion: insight about taking Fosamax while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Hi grandma, I really understand your feelings. I had methotrexate for a few months and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349893/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Wow, reading this is like hearing my life story. I’m into my 9th year with PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061492/

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 3, 2024

I also have tingling and numbness in the fingers of my right hand. The middle finger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455415/

Discussion: Tingling and burning fingers, painful wrists in the morning

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

On the other hand, I first went to a gp who treated all my issues separately....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108687/

Discussion: Changing from prednisone to NSAID’s

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

@johnbishop thanks for the resources. I am eating more fish as well and pork. My doc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035322/

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Thanks, that's interesting. I'm thinking it may help me with new ailments which have caused pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116795/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I seems to me that if PMR is so common (although I had never heard of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314696/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28, 2025

I've been diagnosed for about a year and an half. Currently on 6mgs prednisone which keeps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957916/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

tough decision, if pmr is triggered by the vax and another vax is going to activate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900136/

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

I totally agree with you about missing the “high” during weaning but gradually my natural cortisol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686348/

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 4, 2022

I'm very sorry your daughter has been going through all this. My father suffered from rheumatoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073616/

Discussion: "Evolution" of Seronegative RA into PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 24, 2024

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