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suspected PMR-awaiting labs

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manikki
manikki

My Dr. is pretty certain I have PMR, and I have had all types of blood work and X Rays taken 2 days ago. I have an appt. next week ( 5 days) to go over the results with him. I have read all I can on PMR, and I have EVERY symptom. This weekend the pain has now spread from my hips and shoulders and upper arms, down my forarms and into my wrists and hands. I can barely do anything right now. Taking Advil does nothing except rasie my BP ( I am on a Beta Blocker), and gives me terrible headaches.....so for right now all I am doing is using heating pad. It took me almost an hour last night to get up off the toliet seat !!!! I know if this is my diagnosis there are meds that will help fairly quickly. Does anyone have ANY suggestions to relieve some of the pain for the next 5 days. I am in agony and can hardly  move. Thank You

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  • audrey80537
    audrey80537 manikki

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    70% is good.  Take it easy even if you are feeling better.  Continue to rest.

    You will get there.

  • audrey80537
    audrey80537 manikki

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    70% is good.  Take it easy even if you are feeling better.  Continue to rest.

    You will get there.

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