I have been waking up recently with the middle fingers on my right hand (I am right handed) like claws. It takes a while to be able to straighten them. The left hand is affected but not as badly. I assume this is not related to PMR ( we can't blame it on everything!) I have Googled it and could only get issues with the neck or carpel tunnel syndrome which I am sure it is not.
Any thoughts anyone?
Try looking up Stenosing Tenosynovitis - trigger finger. It sounds like this could have developed.
I used to get that a lot. I do hand flattening exercises (pressing hand down on flat surface) and always try to sleep with fingers straight. Took a while but it worked!
As PMRPro says it could be Dupuytrens. I had trigger thumb but that was just in one digit and my thumb used to click into place. I could not move it slowly. It just had two positions, bent or straight!
Have you tried taking a Magnesium supplement at night if not contraindicated? Shortly after starting prednisone for PMR I suffered with stiff and sore wrists upon awakening and 2 days after taking Magnesium my wrists were back to normal.
Thanks I will try magnesium!!
I have quite severe, painful cramp in my feet, legs and hands. I find only two things help: drinking plenty of water, and taking a magnesium supplement. Be aware, though, that magnesium, like anything, can have side effects, so just monitor things if you take it.
All the best xx
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Thank you!
Fingers crossed further update
Pain in Right Hand
Can anyone relate to strange pulsing like a tens machine 
severe hand pain on left side
