Diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and possibly Hashimoto's

Did you undergo a prednisone therapy trial? If so, how did you respond? Have you been prescribed hydroxychloroquine?

I think one of the reasons PMR is difficult to diagnose is that there are many conditions that share similar symptoms.
-- Diseases that mimic polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR):
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diseases-that-mimic-polymyalgia-rheumatica
Here's an informational video that might be helpful.

I did have prednisone therapy for a few weeks. I responded very well to it. And no to the other medicine

yes
Hashi and autoimmune disease..
My Mayo doctor said there is a weak link between Hashi and other autoimmune diseases.
I have a strong genetic autoimmune background

@mrspunkin, I hope you saw the post from @rarelybees2889.

I've added your discussion to the 2 related groups:
- Autoimmune Diseases Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/autoimmune-diseases/
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr/
Use the group search to find answers to questions you may have.

Any updates on your diagnoses?

No, no updates yet. Still waiting on my labs to confirm hashimoto disease. Since I was treated with prednisone for pmr I haven't had any symptoms with that. Thank you

I got diagnosed with hashimoto disease. Started Armour thyroid medicine about a month ago. I really don't feel any different. I even feel like my symptoms of pmr are wanting to come back if that makes sense. Anyone else have this issue?

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's when I was in my early 50s. I also had Raynaud's along with the Hashimoto's. I was diagnosed with GCA and PMR 8 months ago, when I was 70 years old.

It took several years of trial and error to get on the right dose of thyroid meds. I've been taking a combination of Synthroid and generic Cytomel for the last 15 years or so, and that has worked well.

I can only speak for myself, but I was diagnosed with both Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism. I had my doctor run a Thyroid panel that included testing T3-free, T4-free, TPO Antibodies (for Hashimoto’s) and TSH levels. My TPO Antibodies were almost at 600 and they’re suppose to be 0! High, to say the least. My other levels I mentioned above were also high, so I was put on 112 mcg of Synthroid and 5 mcg of Cytomel. I was experiencing a lot of bloating before meds and after being on them for a while, the bloating and body swelling were gone. I also read a good book on Hashimoto’s Disease and decided to try eliminating some foods that would cause this bloating. The three foods I gave up are gluten, dairy and soy products. A huge difference in my body and I feel so much better. I don’t have crushing headaches any longer and generally, feel better. I have had to continue adjusting my medications and am now only taking 75 mcg of Synthroid to control my Hypothyroidism. I also believe that eating the correct foods makes a huge difference as well. I wish you luck on your health journey!

Thank you, I felt better after I was treated for polymyalgia but then when bloodwork showed I had hashimoto disease I have been feeling pain will come back. But this has been since the Armour thyroid medicine. Hopefully I can find a good balance