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@joan7

PMR seems like it is very hard to diagnose. I'm not sure where you are located, but have you tried getting an appointment with a well known hospital, like Mayo Clinic, University of Pennsylvania Hospital (UPenn - Perelman Center), etc.? I just had my appointment at UPenn. It did take 6 1/2 months to get one at the time, however, it seems other people have gotten an appointment within 2 weeks. The doctor I had was wonderful, and very open minded. He is exploring every possibility with my symptoms and sending me to different departments within the hospital, further extensive testing, recommended aqua therapy, etc. He was probably one of the best doctors I have been to and also has access to explore various options.

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I was dx with PMR at the University of Michigan about 30 years ago. I have seen 4 rheumatologists since that time. 3 at UM and one in Palm Springs, CA. The third one I saw in Palm Springs, CA, did a very complete physical and lab exam and in the end he said he didn't think I have PMR, but didn't know what I did have. The last rheumatologist at UM doesn't think I have PMR. He thinks it is some form of spondylitis or spondylosis. I doubt if this clarifies anything. Yes, PMR is difficult to dx and treat.