Follow up to previous post "Rheumatologist now not sure I have PMR"

Just got back from the Rheumatologist, and all my test results are back.

It confirms that I do have PMR after all !

Glad to have it official at last and to have had everything else ruled out - now I know what it is I can cope with it much better.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

It made the wait for the results a lot easier.

Karen x

[Celtic PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Hi Karen

Even though none of us wants PMR, at least it must be a big relief to finally have a definite diagnosis and to have other possibly worse nasties ruled out, so welcome to the club that none of us wanted to join. I do hope you have a smooth journey to recovery but meanwhile rest assured that there will be continuing support here along the way.

[Hidden in reply to Celtic]

Thank you Celtic

[bluejaygirl]

Dr,s arent sure with me yet. Ran all kinds of tests and still no definitive answer. It can get frustrating and depressing for sure.

[Hidden in reply to bluejaygirl]

Hello Bluejaygirl,

Hang on in there!

I have just got my final diagnosis of PMR, it took about 6 months altogether for my Rheumatologist to be definately sure. At least you know they are being thorough ! The problem is PMR is so like many other illnesses - especially if you are on the younger end of the age range like I am.

Take care,

Karen

[bluejaygirl]

I think the 15 mg i am now on from the 10 mg 3 days ago is helping after all so maybe it is PMR. I cant figure out why I have such muscle weakness thought unless PMR can cause this. From what i have read though its not suppose to cause muscle weakness.

Thanks for your reply