Could this be PMR ?

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in a lot of pain over 12 months ago. physiotherapist suggested could be something like giant cell Polymyalgia ? Have raised CRP levels 77....im anaemic something i think it was iron 3.7 also raised white blood cell count. im very tired and after about an hour up have to go to bed to sleep. i cant tolerate many foods, just white fish or something. ive lost around a stone in weight in the past month which is about thenlength of time ive been vomiting. My first GP thought it may be this, however was unavailable until next week. i went to see another GP who isnt sure. im at a loss as i have two young children. recent drugs prescribed...sorry im falling asleep writing this.

Citalopam 12 yrs use

Naproxen 3 months ive now discontinued

Ranitidine 2 weeks now discontinued

Codeine 90 mg day.

Omeprazole for 12 months now discontinued

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    Hi BS8

    Have you had your Iron and B12 checked. Low levels can cause extreme tiredness. Get your doctor to do some blood work also request a B12 test because it wont be included in a complete blood count....keep us posted..

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    Hi Mary, im taking sublingual iron my mum got from the health food shop as the Drs refused to give me any supplements. she also got multi B vit..Buffered C Vit and Sub B12

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      Hi BS8

      Why are you still taking citalopram after 12 years??...and that's good your taking sublingual iron and b12...yes, you really need to see a rheumy about GCA ....

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