New pain between the shoulder blades and in other places.

[Mstiles]

hello all,

I posted a few days ago about having a lot of new pain that is affecting my sleep, when I’m lying down the pain is much worse. Also I have a new pain near my right ankle, not the joint, maybe a tendon?, and walking hurts!

On the forum I was advised to see my GP. She is out of the office until next week. I’ve made an appt. with her nurse practitioner for Wednesday and asked for CPR and sed rate tests.

I’ve got moderate scoliosis also, in addition to severe osteoarthritis in the right knee. GCA diagnosis 4 years ago, in the occipital area.

I’m on 9 mg pred and haven’t increased because of this pain, but it seems more painful than any previous flares. I’m feeling pretty rotten and not able to do much at the moment.

Tylenol does nothing and ibuprofen held a little bit.

Is it usual for PMR pain to be bilateral?

Any suggestion or advice will be much appreciated

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Where is the ankle pain? On the outside under the ankle bone? Or at the back?

This is the only article I can find with an image in for the side, peroneal tendon involvement!

runnersconnect.net/peroneal...

At the back, achilles tendinitis is easier but they all say it happens after overuse

bupa.co.uk/health-informati...

but both PMR and pred can play a role

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to PMRpro]

PS - do you have any gastric problems? That can cause pain between the shoulderblades and would probably be worse when lying down.

[Mstiles in reply to PMRpro]

yes

acid reflux which causes burning pain in the stomach, esophagus area, usually at certain times…,..a few hours after dinner, at bedtime, etc

This pain seems different It lasts all day

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Mstiles]

Have you spoken to your GP?

[Mstiles in reply to PMRpro]

no. She’s out of the office this week. I made an appointment with her nurse practitioner for Wednesday. I don’t think anyone calls you back anymore.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Mstiles]

Not good enough is it ...

[Mstiles in reply to PMRpro]

no, it seems they are short staffed everywhere.