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Surprised and Uncertain: Should I get a second opinion?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 1 4:31pm | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
I would use whomever your comfortable with getting a diagnosis. Just me. But you need to make sure your getting the correct treatment. So many things can act like PMR. My Dr. is pretty good but she would not treat me without a Rhumy diagnosis. There are a bunch of tests to rule out other things. There are newer drugs like Kevzara and Acterma designed for PMR. LDN might work I dont know. Seems like it might be better for RA. RA has various drugs to help with symptoms. The one "cure" for PMR symptoms has been Corticosteroids. Those come at pretty high risk of side effects and addiction. They stop the pain immediately but if something else works, go for it. You might keep your appointment. They are hard to get and maybe you will be pleasantly surprised. Here is a generalized description of PMR.
https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/polymyalgia-rheumatica-a-severe-self-limiting-disease
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Thank you tuckerp. I've read that article more than once...it's very good.
I think I will keep my appt and stay on this side of it....who knows what she may or may not say. I tend to get too wrapped up in possibilities instead of just staying in my seat, so to speak and letting them drive. In the end, it's my choice unless/until I'm unconscious or mentally unavailable for some reason or another.