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PMR question

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donna64480
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my rheumy suspects PMR and I have the classic symptoms. Sudden onset. feel horrible, can't lift arms, extreme pain in upper biceps, severe fatique. Everything else ruled out. Autoimmune runs in family and I have other issues too. problem is bloodwork comes back negative. SED RATE normal range. But 3 days on 15 mg prednisone I am like a new person! Is it unusual to have bloodwork not show Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

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