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Originally Posted by jj6426
Hands, shoulders, legs, knees and feet--and more recently my neck.
Blood tests did not indicate rheumatoid arthritis or polymyalgia rheumatica--so I am at a loss to figure out what is causing this. ....Doctor concluded osteo arthritis, and the only relief is ibuprofen. But I'm wondering if it isn't more serious as the pain is pretty intense, especially in the morning. Today while taking a nap, I felt pain suddenly in my hands and arms--burning and throbbing. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? I would love to hear if there is something out there that the doctor may have missed. Thank you.
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My story: It started with symmetrical large joints pain. Diagnosis PMR. Was put on prednisone and I got immediate relief. All was good for 5 months as I was reducing the prednisone dose. Then I started having inflammation in hands and severe pain in small joints in hands and wrists and also some in my feet. Saw my rheumatologist and was told PMR can evolve to rheumatoid arthritis. Prednisone was increased to back where I started for PMR. It has reduced inflammation but still having pain, lack of movement and burning sensation in small joints in hands. I am to go for a blood test but that may not always point to RA. Have to have baseline macular/retina visual test then I start a new med (hydroxy chloroquine) for RA as I reduce the prednisone dosage. I am hoping that will work as current condition is NO FUN! Good luck!