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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

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

@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

Being on Prednisone for GCA/PMR since April has caused not only leg cramps in my calves...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1643348/

Discussion: Leg cramps with Prednisone 5mg- what’s best to relieve them?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 6 days ago

I WAS ON PREDNISONE FOR TWO YEARS started at 15 mg AND AM OFF NOW 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1619237/

Discussion: Any side effects after going off prednisone slowly?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 13 1:15am

Yes I do. Been off Prednisone since May 15 - by mid June my right hand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1647886/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 16 hours ago

@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

@cpolich Nonnie, I am so sorry you have encountered any mycobacterium! These are BAD BUGS! My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536001/

Discussion: Amount of time on Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 26 3:58pm

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

@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

@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

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

napapos, I am sorry you are having the hand pain. I have had hand discomfort twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915709/

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

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

Yes, I’m having a similar experience with hand pain right now after 1.5 yr journey -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066552/

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2024

Can you feel a cord (thickening of a tendon) or a nodule on a tendon in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894961/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

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