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Tingling and numbness in fingers and hands

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sharon61808
sharon61808

Diagnosed with PMR & GCA in December, 2015, I am down to 40mg prednisone together with 20mg methotextrate.  Have only been on the methotextrate for 3 weeks and down to 40mg of prednisone for 2 days from 42.5mg so far so good.  Apart from the normal side effects of prednisone, I am experiencing numbness in the tips of my fingers which spreads down into my hands.  Mostly on the left side which is where my GCA is worse.  However, sometimes I have it on my right side as well.  I have no strength in my hands and am dropping things.  I have spoken to both my GP & Rheumy and they have not any answers.  One would presume it is to do with blood/oxygen flow, does anyone else have this problem and if so any answers would be appreciated. 

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  • penelope10875
    penelope10875 sharon61808

    Posted

    Yes mine was B12 deficiency. It could also be Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, which goes with the PMR quite frequently.
    • sharon61808
      sharon61808 penelope10875

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply Penelope, I have had both wrists operated on for carpal tunnel around 3 years ago, I do believe it can recur so was going to ask for another test for this.  Will keep in touch. 
  • tina-uk_cwall
    tina-uk_cwall sharon61808

    Posted

    Hello Sharon, I'm sorry I can't help you with this one but about a year prior to my pmr diagnosis I developed an odd intermittent pain in my left wrist. Preds and the pain went away. I'm now down to 5.5mg and the pain/sensation has returned. I will speak with my dr about this and I will expect some sort of answer. If this continues please do not simply accept don't knows from your clinicians, get them to at least do a few tests etc. All the best, tina

     

    • sharon61808
      sharon61808 tina-uk_cwall

      Posted

      Thank youTina, I really appreciate your support.  I will certainly be asking my doctors to look into it more.
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