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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 9 10:31am | Replies (661)
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Hi @elmay - polymyalgia rheumatica is normally diagnosed by an exam and additional tests. Here's more information on Mayo Clinic's page: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376545

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elmay | @elmay | Apr 11, 2020

I have read that some of the main symptoms are pain in the shoulders and neck along with headache in the temples. Another article mentioned wrist pain. All of these have been present for about 5 weeks. My biannual blood tests are due in mid-June. Should I be asking my doctor to do the lab tests sooner? The pain has been pretty severe when I am at rest. It hurts less when I am moving or exercising. I haven’t mentioned the idea of polymyalgia to my doctor. I don’t want to come off as a know it all. How should I approach this? Can my SS be causing my symptoms? Thanks for your help.

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