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PMR in Hands and Wrists

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Daniel1143
Daniel1143

I am interested in hearing from others about PMR traveling into the hands and wrists.  Mine migrated from my thighs to my shoulders and now into my hands.  Mostly my right hand.  My doctor concluded that instead of PMR i might have late onset rheumatoid arthritis (LORA).  Numerous tests within nuclear medicine (I now glow at night) seemed to prove otherwise even though PMR is not "known" to affect the hands.

So...I'd be intersted in hearing from others about whether your experiencing swelling in your hands.  One hand?  Both? And someone out there commented on calcium as being a culprit...meaning too much calcium being consumed to offset bone density issues.  Any thoughts?

Much appreciated.

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  • diana21296
    diana21296 Daniel1143

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    Yes I was attacked on wakiing with very painful right wrist and fingers which took a few hours to go.    I upped the pred 1 mg, stayed on the higher dose for a month and it gradually disappeared and so far hasn't returned even though I am back on the original dose.    All part of PMR and the pred dose I concluded.

  • beatrice74480
    beatrice74480 Daniel1143

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    Hi Daniel I started 3yrs ago with Pmr. After tapering down to 2.5mgs at present thAt is exactly where it attacks me. I changed Rhuemy and after many tests Xrays eye.I have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis with inflammatory elements. I am taking a tab let now with Quinine contents.also 2.5mgs every third day.Hopefully I will be off Pred by month end.My hands and wrists are pain free ant no swelling.Hope this helps.
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