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PMR often has a companion anemia symptom. Does your CBC show any signs of problems?
I was badly anemic pre-steroids, fine during steroid treatment then mildly anemic following steroids.
Even low iron can be cause fatigue. Please discuss with your PCP if it interferes with your daily activity to ensure the the cause of your fatigue is properly identified.
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My blood work was normal apart from the usual ESR and CPR, until a few months ago when Iron levels showed up as low. ( I believe it was the short stint on Methotrexate that screwed up my blood iron balance) Getting off the Methotrexate and two months on iron supplements have definitely helped improve energy levels. Iron levels and anemia were not something the Rheumatologist was looking for, it was my normal Doctor who noticed it when he did some extra blood tests. It highlights the importance of having a good PCP as many Rheumatologists seem to have tunnel vision when it comes to PMR.
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to jabrown0407. Do you have a source or documentation for PMR having companion anemia symptoms? My iron and saturation is very low (iron 21 with a normal range of 37-170 and % saturation 7 with a normal range of 15-50). A pharmacist friend told me to have my iron level tested. My PA is stumped by this. There was concern that there could be some bleeding elsewhere in my body (colon) but if PMR does have a companion anemia component I am experiencing it along with great fatigue. A resource/reference would be great. Thanks.