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Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 2 1:17pm | Replies (92)

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@pdxmac yes, it's just so vague, and random. I didn't go to the doctor for the previous leg pain because I didn't think she could/would do anything about a woman late 50s showing up with a sore leg without any injury or swelling or really ANYTHING to diagnose, and really didn't want to be told that I'm getting old and just deal with it. That's why I went the osteopath and massage route. It wasn't until the full blown PMR symptoms started that I saw my doctor. She *thinks* it's PMR and did some blood tests, but I'm hoping the rheumatologist is more helpful when I see her tomorrow.

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I'm so empathetic with the randomness of this condition. Unfortunately there's no simple diagnosis, and you'll likely be told that there aren't any diagnostic tests that can be conclusive. Hopefully you find a great rheumatologist right off the bat, and this forum will be a wonderful resource for you. Even a good doctor won't be able to spend enough time to spell it all out for you. Good luck, and don't be shy about reaching out. This community is wonderful