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I had unbearable finger pain so I went to a hand surgeon who tested me (electric...
I had unbearable finger pain so I went ... that is when I was told I had RA or PMR ... pain could have been associated with ... swollen hands - possibly but the pain ... Anyway I feel like my PMR / RA is under
Discussion: Hand pain
Posted: 1 day ago
I was diagnosed with RA and/or PMR in July '24 and went on 20 mg Prednisone...
I was diagnosed with RA and/or PMR in ... weeks I had to increase use due to pains ... the same time) and feel pretty much pain ... free except some occasional daily pain ... in my shoulders and hands - lasts no
Posted: 1 day ago
I’m not sure what PMR does “officially”, but in the last several months my pain has...
I’m not sure what PMR does “officially ... but in the last several months my pain ... has moved into both hands after being ... begun locking and thumbs are very painful ... It seems to have migrated to my hands
Discussion: Hand pain
Posted: 4 days ago
PMR definitely bites! I received it as a birthday present for turning 50. Now 54 and...
PMR definitely bites! ... No pain in the hands yet, but will ... hugs to each of you and wishing you a pain
Posted: Dec 22, 2024
reets70: The worst side effects I experienced were after the PMR was in remission at about...
effects I experienced were after the PMR ... issues, fingers cramping, wrist and hand ... pains were experienced at some time
Discussion: Flare
Posted: Dec 16, 2024
I already had PMR but the doctor I saw (and I) knew nothing about that. She...
I already had PMR but the doctor I saw ... for my rotator cuff, although the pain ... osteoporosis, which is obvious in my hands ... dose (10mg), but within weeks I was pain ... exercises that did nothing for my PMR
Discussion: Physical therapy
Posted: 6 days ago
I also had hand pain prior to diagnosis of PMR. Mine was confined to my right...
I also had hand pain prior to diagnosis ... of PMR. ... Mine was confined to my right hand and ... would wear a wrist brace to ward off hand-shaking
Discussion: Hand pain
Posted: Jan 1 7:17am
How extraordinary your knee pain preceded your PMR diagnosis. I had a similar situation. I contracted...
How extraordinary your knee pain preceded ... Shortly after I began to experience knee pain ... and bilateral shin pain. ... inevitable knee replacement was at hand ... So yes, more than likely your knee pain
Posted: Dec 17, 2024
Yes ... I understand completely. I needed my hands more than some other parts of me....
I needed my hands more than some other ... My hands were only stiff and sore every ... " PMR hurts everywhere if you ... That made it seem like the pain moved
Posted: Dec 14, 2024
@mtr2601 I’m on my second bout with PMR. My pain is in my shoulders, hips, legs...
mtr2601 I’m on my second bout with PMR ... My pain is in my shoulders, hips, legs ... However,I do get occasional pain in ... my hands when I’m developing nodes in ... When this occurs my hands are slightly
Discussion: Hand pain
Posted: 5 days ago
@wfrolansky: I had the same experience with morning hand and finger cramps and pains as I...
had the same experience with morning hand ... and finger cramps and pains as I tapered ... been successfully masked prior to PMR ... issue is occasional mild rotator cuff pain
Discussion: Hand pain
Posted: Jan 2 9:12am
@nanniepie, You mentioned being diagnosed with PMR in Sept 2024 and started at 15 mg prednisone....
You mentioned being diagnosed with PMR ... Other's have mentioned hand pain ... search=PMR%20hand%20pain. ... activities that may have caused the hands ... to have some pain?
Discussion: Hand pain
Posted: Dec 31, 2024
Diagnosed 2 months ago with PMR. I’m 72 years old and was previously very active. This...
Diagnosed 2 months ago with PMR. ... Unbearable pain in my shoulders. ... Most of my pain is currently in my hands
Posted: Dec 19, 2024
@anncoco57, Thanks for sharing your experience with Reiki with your PMR. There are a few mentions...
your experience with Reiki with your PMR ... benefits: -- The effects of Reiki and hand ... massage on pain and fatigue in patients ... hear that it's helping with the PMR ... other medications for treating the PMR
Discussion: Reiki
Posted: 1 day ago
I had swollen hands before my PMR was treated with prednisone. At that time I had...
I had swollen hands before my PMR was ... The pain I endured in my hands was not
Discussion: Hand pain
Posted: 23 hours ago
The Prednisone was a lifesaver for me. I had my original flare up while we were...
when we got back because of intense pain ... in my hand and shoulders. ... When my bloodwork came back the PMR ... arthritis in my shoulder than the PMR ... possible even if it means a little pain
Discussion: Physical therapy
Posted: 6 days ago
completely support you in May 2022 I was started on 20mg prednisone GP said I would...
of prednisone were wrose than the PMR ... patella and achilles and forearms hands ... life threatneing injury, I manage pain
Posted: Dec 21, 2024
I’ve had RA since 2007 and have only had 3 flareups since. My daughter passed away...
last November and by June I developed PMR ... a while because many mornings are painful ... past 2 weeks the knuckles in my right hand ... The first thing I suspected is that PMR ... seems to be no end in sight to this PMR
Discussion: PMR to RA?
Posted: Oct 30, 2024
I has an increase in headaches, temple pain, and some jaw discomfort and tightness. The doctor...
has an increase in headaches, temple pain ... have some muscle weakness/stiffness/pain ... /hand and arm tingling in the mornings ... the Actemra would help more with the PMR
Posted: Nov 2, 2024
Hi JF, I did try Kevzara autoinject. Had immediate chest pain but really was skin reacting...
Had immediate chest pain but really ... My hand pain was called palendromic ... pmr. ... It is not approved for PMR but rheumatologist ... I must say my hand cramps and aches
Posted: Nov 1, 2024