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Hand pain
I was diagnosed with PMR sept of 24. Pain in neck arms shoulders hips buttocks. Started prednisone 15 mg. Feeling good about a month ago...
Last active: Jan 22, 2025
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PMR and Hand issues
Hi - I'm new to the group and still in the process of being diagnosed (I finally found a Dr. that knows stuff), but am...
Last active: May 25, 2024
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PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?
Hi, I've been struggling with PMR since May '22. Most of my symptoms are typical though apparently unusually stubborn; I'm currently on 40mg/day prednisone and...
Last active: May 16, 2025
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Was curious about 2 new bumps on hand.
Had 5 months of 65mg methotrexate per week. Now notice 2 pea size lumps on back of hand. I don't think they are ganglions. Has...
Last active: Aug 11, 2024
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PMR's effect on my hands
Has PMR affected your hands? In February, I noticed my legs and arms were often sore and stiff (no pain in my neck or shoulders)....
Last active: May 28, 2025
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Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands
Is prednisone meant to be effective 24 hrs? Every morning I can barely move, it takes 3 to 4 hours before the prednisone kicks in....
Last active: Dec 15, 2023
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Sharp pain in hands on certain movements. PMR-related?
I saw a chiropractor on Friday, as for some months I have woken up with bilateral stiffness and pain in my shoulders and hips and,...
Last active: Jan 30, 2024
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Neuropathy in Hands
My rheumatologist states the neuropathy in my hands and feet is not PMR. However, I never had issues previously except for very mild arthritis in...
Last active: Feb 4, 2025
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Swollen hands, rash with PMR
Anyone else get debilitating swelling in their hands with onset of PMR? Also broke out in rash on my elbows & hands. Two days after...
Last active: Apr 25, 2025
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Is it PMR?
As I've shared in the past, I have had terrible pain in my arms and legs (shoulders & hips) for over 10 years. I was...
Last active: Jan 21 2:01pm