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@nyxygirl I have just started tapering from 40 mg to 35 mg. I'm experiencing a dull...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528256/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: Mar 16 11:37am

My ortho hand surgeon said it is a very simple operation will be doing mine when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762084/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I am brand new to PMR was just diagnosed but I have the same issue, left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175902/

Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

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Posted: Nov 18, 2024

Same hand symptoms but doc ruled out RA. He says osteoarthritis. And PMR can affect hands....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077381/

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

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Posted: May 29, 2024

I had hand and wrist pain between 8 and 6, now down to 5 and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071522/

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

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Posted: May 20, 2024

Yes. I've had to work my right hand with a soft rubber ball for many months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748169/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

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Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Brother had hand surgery, mostly worked, we understand it is not a disease but genetic disorder,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81412/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Apr 16, 2019

@ropnrose Also, please consider seeing a knee specialist. I have bilateral knee pain and was Dx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531108/

Discussion: Prednisone

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Posted: 3 days ago

Hello, Wrist and hand pain has been a recurring occurrence with me. I am currently tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750258/

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2022

I had one particular episode of left hand pain 6 months into pmr. Unbearable pain, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069887/

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

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Posted: May 17, 2024

I too have hand and wrist pain. Im 58 and have trouble with finite hand motor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063779/

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: May 7, 2024

Hello all, I'm new here and looking for some guidance. My child was on this medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776016/

Discussion: Prednisone support group?

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Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Hand pain has been a constant for me along with hip and shoulder. PMR started in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216207/

Discussion: Hand pain

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Posted: Jan 19, 2025

I haven't had the surgery for my carpal tunnel but did have one cortisone shot when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786319/

Discussion: PMR Flare up: Any suggestions on what to do?

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Posted: Dec 18, 2022

@scardycat, I had my injection three weeks ago, and today my hand is as tender and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81406/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

Struggled with stiff right hand for months until I got on Prednisone in Jan. 2022. Like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748953/

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Welcome @ejhagerman, I think it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether or not your PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087896/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Jun 16, 2024

It would certainly be something worth discussing with your doctor or rheumatologist if the prednisone isn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077145/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

I certainly have quite bad wrist and hand pain in my right wrist …along with numbness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748506/

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

@linnead OMG…amazing! I have a hand held massage unit and it absolutely is helping to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428514/

Discussion: Suddenly much better

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

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