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@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: 4 days ago

Totally agree. They really go hand in hand.

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

Discussion: PMR and piriformis syndrome

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Posted: Sep 15, 2025

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

@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?

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Posted: Dec 22, 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

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Posted: May 26, 2025

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

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Posted: Jan 1, 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?

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Posted: Jan 19, 2022

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

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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

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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

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

My husband had the injection for his Dupuytren's contracture around 4 years ago. He went to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81404/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

@dadcue I just came across this information about Seashell. I am newly diagnosed PMR and just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518580/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper Stories

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 3 11:21am

Thank you for connecting me to this group and all the information! Officially diagnosed last month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704856/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: May 2, 2022

If you are pain free then go for it! I'm simply saying exercising causes inflammation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075038/

Discussion: Can PMR be induced by Exercise

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Posted: May 26, 2024

I had hand surgery and it straightened it out

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895947/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

I have had this for years and at times it bothers me up more than others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096702/

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

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I began having tingling in right hand in March. I still have that and since March...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070171/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2024

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