Since starting this PMR journey in June I have noticed that my fingers have started to become more painful and stiff and my palms quite itchy. I'm guessing it's a side effect of the Pred, at least for the itchy palm bit, but is this encountered by others. Tends to be more pronounced on my left palm and fingers.
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Before I was diagnosed with PMR the Doc and I thought it might be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but that then became just another symptom mopped up by PMR. Didn't have the itchy palms then though, and likewise I don't get swollen fingers they just become achy and stiff to move. (probably need WD40!!) Worse in the mornings but can/does appear at any time of the day.
WD40 for people: Flexiseq! Designed for knees but since you apply it with your hands and then wait 10 minutes before moving people discovered their hands felt loads better too. jinasc swears by it. Not cheap but worth a whirl.
I'll keep hoping for you. Now I've looked my palm/s do have lots of little red marks, however I have no idea whether they are new or not. I'll just see what happens. It is strange though, a general mild/irritating ache and a tingling sensation at times.
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