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Could be something totally different from PMR. Carpal Tunnel in your hand?? Your doc should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1591752/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 19 hours ago

Me too. I had noticed a tiny bit of hand tremor when I started noticing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1581901/

Discussion: Has anyone developed tremors as a result of polymyalgia/prednizone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 24 9:28am

My first experience with PMR was my left hand could not close even the slightest into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1586729/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30 9:49am

On May 26, 2026 I saw my rheumatologist again after going 3 months without seeing her....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1591135/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 1 day ago

Totally agree. They really go hand in hand.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394195/

Discussion: PMR and piriformis syndrome

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2025

Thank you all for your thoughts and advice! I'm going to try to "cold plunge" hand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1586253/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29 3:18pm

thank you. I was treated for trigger finger and tendonitis. when treated for lymphedema the cording...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896368/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

@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

I also had hand pain prior to diagnosis of PMR. Mine was confined to my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201516/

Discussion: Hand pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 1, 2025

Hello @zkeith, My PMR is currently in remission but I still have some morning hand symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313102/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2025

Yes. My right hand almost atrophied. My left hand started, but since Prednisone (2 weeks), the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672628/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19, 2022

I too had a slight tremor. Once started on 60 mg prednisone for GCA , the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1581155/

Discussion: Has anyone developed tremors as a result of polymyalgia/prednizone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23 9:01am

I am trying to make a tight fist with my right hand and I can’t. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088332/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

@jakedduck1, yes, Jake, I could open my hand almost totally, including my ring finger. However, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81435/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jun 10, 2019

It is a weird disease. Sometimes before starting treatment, I had to use one hand/arm to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315127/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28, 2025

Hi Rosemary @rosemarya, I haven't seen the doctor yet but think I might have Dupuytren's Contracture...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81448/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

So glad I am reading all your posts right now. I spent 2 weeks in Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1585955/

Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29 9:20am

Developed this on my right hand. Could not place my hand flat on surface. My little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894494/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

The hand pain was what sent me to the doctor. At that time I felt like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201955/

Discussion: Hand pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 1, 2025

@wynclute thanks! I have some hand pain sometimes but using my hands helps. Good for you,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527727/

Discussion: Sharing ways to stop coping and start living!

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 15 4:59pm

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