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I saw my PCP yesterday June 20 and told him about my hand and wrist pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090841/

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

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Posted: Jun 21, 2024

I started on Prednisone June 2024 15 mg now down to 3 mg which I decreased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408584/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Oct 5, 2025

I have successfully tapered to 3.5 without incident, but not without pain…exactly as was promised by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119194/

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 6, 2024

I am down to 1 mg of prednisone after 3 years. I am also experiencing grip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075619/

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

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Posted: May 27, 2024

I have wrist/hand and knee pain or stiffness most days. My dr gave me a prescription...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296574/

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

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Posted: May 4, 2025

I have had Dupuytren palmar bands for years before I developed PMR and then carpal tunnel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230056/

Discussion: Dupuytren's Contracture?

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Posted: Feb 5, 2025

Hand in there, friend! Sounds like you are doing the best for yourself. Why the doc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150227/

Discussion: Exercise

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Posted: Oct 1, 2024

I don't know what is normal anymore. However, I also have the hand issues, and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808213/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Feb 8, 2023

I had exercise intolerance when I was on Prednisone and more Prednisone didn't help. Prednisone saturated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344287/

Discussion: At 15 mg Pred. My Pain Tolerable. Will Exercise Cause a Setback?

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Posted: Jul 9, 2025

I'm at 5 mg til Aug appt. No problem from 7 to 5 this time. Last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102921/

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Interesting comment re sensitivity of your skin @pampep. Prior to my diagnosis of PMR the backs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594506/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Apr 15, 2021

I'm sorry to say Rheumies, in general, seem to go for the fast taper, which does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732641/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR in November 2022 at 58 yrs old, and started on 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088970/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Hi, I had severe burning, itching pain and stiffness in hands a couple of months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018750/

Discussion: PMR Flare with New Issues

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Posted: Feb 19, 2024

I've had peripheral neuropathy since developing PMR on Feb 14, 2023. The intensity varies throughout the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830925/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy and PMR?

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Posted: Mar 23, 2023

I am the same way and have to be careful playing with the cats. Also the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891272/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I had the same reactions with high dosage. I’ve banged into everything possible in the house...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821921/

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Yes the osteoarthritis pain in my hands has been increasing over the winter months. I’ve had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286042/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

How do you hope Rapamycin might help with PMR? I only found a couple of small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154647/

Discussion: Rapamycin for Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

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Posted: Oct 9, 2024

I am in similar situation with new hand pain. Tapered off steroids last month. Going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314665/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28, 2025

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