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Thank you for sharing your experience with hand pain and PMR. I am 78 and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227230/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1, 2025

Hi all So my husbands have major hand issues with his PMR. Basically it’s neuropathy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805023/

Discussion: PMR and Hand issues

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

What kind of Injections did you get in your hand

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81446/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jan 7, 2020

@cindiwass, My husband has Dupuytren Contracture, and for him there is no pain. He does not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81443/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Nov 25, 2019

@dlb3 I have been on Kevzara 10 months and NO infections, etc., even when I hand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496691/

Discussion: Anyone successfully treating PMR without Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 2 5:23pm

I am watching contractures in both hands with my ortho, and doing stretching & massage many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/705015/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: May 3, 2022

I certainly had a lot of pain in hands with PMR too, and any hand movement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002055/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Hi, jennifer2010. My husband has Dupuytrens Contracture. He was treated with an injection of Ziaflex around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81447/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jan 7, 2020

@scardycat, @capausz I have had cortisone injections in the past for trigger finger. That was w-a-y...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81420/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Apr 17, 2019

@scpartain, thank you for the article regarding hand swelling. I’ll take a look today.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070781/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19, 2024

As I tapered at 0.5/month to somewhere around 3, I developed hand and wrist pain. Mild...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331805/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21, 2025

@tedmbrady I have been suffering with with PMR since 01-07-23. My fingers are the biggest pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923594/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 3, 2023

@ellenslight My partner had Dupuytren's Contracture in both hands. He's had surgery in both hands (at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704947/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: May 3, 2022

Oh my gosh, this is interesting! I've been on prednisone for years, then terrible hand pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138952/

Discussion: Prednisone and change in hair texture

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

I had similar hand problems after a year of PMR, without having taken prednisone.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095718/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

@aisp3b it sounds like you have your medical issues well in hand. Good for you!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465890/

Discussion: How are you tapering prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

@johnbishop thank you for your reply. Good to hear that you’re in remission. I’m not excited...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070214/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2024

@scardycat After years of worsening pain, I recently got an injection into my hand. I cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81401/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Feb 17, 2019

Thanks for the info! I am not sure if this is Dupuytren's or scleroderma. I appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895049/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

From what i can see on other forums besides this one, bilateral hand symptoms are very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069742/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2024

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