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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 3 10:44am | Replies (19)

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@seniormed

You made the best decision in the
situation we are in with diminished access to doctors in urgent situations. Our local ERs
have half day waits and are full of
respiratory illnesses.
Most urgent is to see an ophthalmologist for an exam.
When you get in contact with your PCP they could at least send you to the lab for inflammation test screen in the meantime. If the eye doctor can’t readily biopsy you an ultrasound can be helpful in diagnosis. Request a timely appointment with a rheumatologist as they have the most experience managing higher
doses needed if you have vasculitis.

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Thank you very much, it's good to hear that increasing my dose to 17mg was on track. My vision is no longer blurry and my PMR symptoms are much less. I will get in to see my Family Dr ASAP and request a referral to a Rheumatologist.. though I know it will be a long time before i get to see one.
Many thanks again to all that have reached out.❤️

Good post. Good advice. Time is of the essence.