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At 16 mg. pretty good. Right hand stiffens up a bit. Morning pain is manageable. Maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700475/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

This happens way too often. I had been diagnosed with Sero negative RA in 2012 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020691/

Discussion: Anyone had a similar experience?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

MTX will be my next step in the medication regime. I was down to 8mg Prednisone...

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Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I also began having pain in my hands and fingers. It was so bad that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793136/

Discussion: Siento alivio en hombros y caderas pero no en las manos y los pies?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

I have been very recently diagnosed with PMR. The doctor put me on a regimen of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739649/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

This is all wonderful info. Thank you so much, everyone! And in the meantime I remembered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115131/

Discussion: Helpful morning routines

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

My rheumy told me at the outset that I would be having some pains during the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070098/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2024

I have had PMR for 13 months and have tapered to 5 mg. prednisone. I find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501301/

Discussion: Off Prednisone but still feeling new type of pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8 9:33pm

They did the artery biopsy last week. No signs of gca. Once that result was communicated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479010/

Discussion: Clicks and pops in and around shoulder anyone else ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 10 2:16pm

Good news. The Rheumatologist reviewed my urgent referral and will be seeing me next week. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006529/

Discussion: Sharp pain in hands on certain movements. PMR-related?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Hi-- I just started a thread about this! I've been getting very severe pain in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740766/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

My Dupuytren’s developed before the a diagnosis of autoimmune disease was considered. I have psoriatic arthritis...

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

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Posted: Jul 12, 2023

Thank you so much for your response. Your experience gives me an idea of the up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365804/

Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 7, 2025

I’m just saying that it could be RA. .. your symptoms seem consistent and i am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092698/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

If you are concerned about alcohol and your health conflicting with social drinking there are options....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141321/

Discussion: Methytrexate and alcohol

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

Sorry to be late with my response. I thought is was only me that had wrist,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957193/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I was tapering down from 20mg to 10 mg of prednisone at 2.5mg per week. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908478/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

My hands have been involved since day one of my diagnosis. My rheumatologist says not PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760174/

Discussion: Swollen hands, rash with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

@anncoco57, Thanks for sharing your experience with Reiki with your PMR. There are a few mentions...

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Discussion: Reiki

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

I have not experienced swelling in feet and ankles. After tapering to 10 mg, my moon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770257/

Discussion: Decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

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