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@marymckeith Where are you having pain? PMR affects larger muscle areas like neck, shoulders, upper back,...
marymckeith Where are you having pain ... PMR affects larger muscle areas like ... affects smaller joints like in the hands
Posted: Aug 28, 2024
I was diagnosed with major inflammatory arthritis in my early twenties ( I’m 74 now). I...
called Indocin (a NSAID), aspirin for pain ... My PMR didn’t start until 2 years ago ... have osteoarthritis with age, in my hands
Posted: Jul 21, 2024
I had this scenario. Was diagnosed with PMR in April 2024 after tapering off Prednisone 30mg...
Was diagnosed with PMR in April 2024 ... doctor originally gave me for hip pain ... had increased migraines, left jaw pain ... occasional tingling in my thumbs, hands ... Only time will tell with PMR/GCA, so
I’m losing all confidence in these doctors who are telling us that this hand and wrist...
doctors who are telling us that this hand ... and wrist pain is not PMR. ... It has to be a manifestation of the PMR
Pls keep us posted about meloxicam. My hands and wrists are nearly useless since May. My...
My hands and wrists are nearly useless ... My PMR is nearly gone, w 2mgs of pred ... Doc says hands have osteoarthritis. ... Never knew it could be so painful
I saw my PCP yesterday June 20 and told him about my hand and wrist pain...
yesterday June 20 and told him about my hand ... and wrist pain and swelling. ... Asked if PMR related. ... Could be PMR, arthritis, lupus, etc. ... So inflammation may not be PMR related
I absolutely agree with gardening for health - and for natural grounding, as it turns out...
when metatarsalgia (ball of the foot) pain ... , along with a PMR flare, made walking ... outdoors, so I'll do it through hands
Posted: Jun 15, 2024
I had pain in my hands and feet. I go to a fairly busy family Dr....
I had pain in my hands and feet. ... one in the practice diagnosed with PMR ... More of a PMR inflammation marker. ... It sends pain and inflammation which ... restarts your PMR.
Interesting. I too have peripheral neuropathy. I got PMR after a Pfizer booster in Feb 2021,...
I got PMR after a Pfizer booster in ... I had a good GP who diagnosed PMR early ... peripheral neuropathy in feet and hands ... half) with occasional tingles in my hands ... In my feet it’s more annoying than painful
Posted: May 19, 2024
My rheumy told me at the outset that I would be having some pains during the...
outset that I would be having some pains ... were not PMR, so I should not be tempted ... And so I fought through some level 2 hand ... /wrist/thumb pains while tapering from ... 8 to 6, and now I am at 5 with no pains
Posted: May 18, 2024
My introduction to RA at age 62 was seronegative and involved an incredibly acute onset -...
days later with weakness and profound pain ... in shoulders, hips, hands, knees, ankles ... initial inflammatory storm might suggest PMR ... wouldn't do for me to need more for pain
3 months ago that happened to me too …got trigger finger for middle finger on both...
trigger finger for middle finger on both hands ... to my knees hips and neck …I’ve had PMR ... followed by hot tub really helps with the pain
My pain began in my hips and after time migrated to my shoulders also. I NEVER...
My pain began in my hips and after time ... I NEVER had pain in my hands nor my ... to my current doctor, he diagnosed PMR ... day to control the inflammation and pain
I was able to get off Prednisone after Actemra was tried. I hope it also works...
suddenly after PMR was diagnosed. ... The pain was unbearable. ... The sudden onset of severe pain would ... foggy that I would be able to see my hand ... The pain caused by PMR and arthritis
Discussion: PMR target areas
Posted: May 12, 2024
I started Kevzara Dec 16th for PMR prednisone tapering. I quit March 1st due to side...
I started Kevzara Dec 16th for PMR prednisone ... I felt great on it with much less pain ... had MOHS surgery on the back of my hand ... squamous cell cancer leaving a large painful
Yes. I’m aware. I was diagnosed 12 years ago with an acute, terrifically painful onset in...
years ago with an acute, terrifically painful ... in ankles, hips, shoulders, - and hands ... joint areas were more emblematic of PMR ... I have weakness and pain in my hands ... in shoulders, knees, ankles and hands
Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs
Posted: Mar 10, 2024
Your history amazes me. Mine is a bit more linear. I believe I told you that...
and acute - woke up with numb stiff hands ... Pain a 9. ... that my presentation was more like PMR ... have RA - It was all osteo - but did hand ... believe is typical… and of course hands
Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs
Posted: Mar 9, 2024
I think your doctors will work something out. One thing about medical procedures is that the...
The radicular leg pain was so severe ... I took the matter into my own hands ... I sincerely hope you get some pain ... I had reasonable pain relief but I still ... Sometimes I think PMR exacerbates other
Posted: Feb 27, 2024
What kind of paint were you using? In my 40's I painted the floor of a...
day or two came down with terrible pain ... in my hands, wrists and shoulders. ... which took 2-3wks to get rid of the pain ... Like you, I initially thought the pain ... Some of us likely have PMR from exposure
My PMR started in the “heel” of both hands - the side opposite the thumb &...
My PMR started in the “heel” of both ... hands - the side opposite the thumb ... It was quite painful for a few weeks ... case he’d spoken to recently whose PMR ... knees recently & read that 100% of PMR