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My doc suspects PMR

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briej
briej

I've been dealing with extreme pain and inflammation for about a year now. My rheumatologist finally told me today he is leaning towards PMR. My ESR has consistently been in the 70-80 range with an elevated CRP. The doc has thrown several prescription NSAIDs at me with minimal results. He's refused to accept this diagnosis because of my age(36) and has finally relented and put me in 10 mg of prednisone twice a day.

I could cry tears of joy right now. I can't remember the last time I went to bed without dreading the climb upstairs or tossing for 2 hours before I could find a position that didn't put pressure on muscles that were throbbing. I still have areas of slight tenderness but I am feeling nothing but absolute relief tonight.

Does this confirm my docs suspicions?

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    mary_49929 briej

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    I would think, due to the relief you are feeling, that its possible you have PMR. . Steroids are the one first thing that really helps.. ask to see a rhumi Dr now.... take care x
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