Test results

[mingie]

Tests came back - negative for PMR. Discs 4/5 and 6/7 have no space between and osteophytes (spurs) evident. At the moment I am taking Co-codamol to ease the pain and Amitriptyline to help me sleep. Awaiting appointment for orthopaedic surgeon. In relation to the haemochromotosis, I am being referred to a Haematologist.

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God bless you x

[Polywotsit PMRGCAuk team member]

Hope they can put your back right soon. Take care.

[soojay]

Glad to hear there is some movement forward on your body .Keep the faith .All will be well .Good luck .S.

[mingie]

Many thanks JC1950, Kate and Soojay for your thoughts. My appointment with the Haematologist is May 14th. Still awaiting news from the Orthopaedic Department. Shall keep you posted.

[Kingsley09]

Mine came back negative but there have been people who’s results were negative but they definitely had pmr my dr won’t give me steroids until I have seen a consultant she says I have all the symptoms but the blood tests say I’m ok but in between times if I get pain in my temples and loss of sight I have to go to hospital emergency she has spoken to the consultant and he wants to see me first I think it’s probably because I have a heart problem and steroids can effect it am trying turmeric at the moment as I can’t take certain medication because I’m on a blood thinner but was told low dose turmeric would be alright