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Low iron levels and PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 1 hour ago | Replies (26)
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@jeff97

I had low values for hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC when I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA 8 months ago. I was really surprised at how quickly those values recovered once I started treatment with high dose prednisone (60 mg / day).

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frenchfrank51 | @frenchfrank51 | 5 days ago

Thanks Jeff.
My red and white blood count did the opposite. They both increased by a lot. I've been tested for GCA but don't have it. My blood results have always been good apart from low white cell count. When I suddenly felt very ill and could barely move my bloods were all over the place. The laboratory that did the tests rang me at home and told me I needed to see a doctor ASAP. First time my bloods have been so bad although I've been telling my doctors I've been feeling ill for a long time.
How long have you been on 60 mg of prednisone? I was only on 60 for 4 days then I had to taper down. I'm on 10 at the moment but I feel that isn't enough as my pain levels are increasing again.

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