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Welcome @kbromwell, Sorry you haven't been able to find any answers yet. From what I've read a high MCV AB level can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis .
"What is MCV ab?
Mutated Citrullinated Vimentin (MCV) Antibody - Anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin (MCV) antibody is one of several specific anti-citrullinated protein antibodies which may be used as a second-line marker of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in addition to rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP)."
-- https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/13238/mutated-citrullinated-vimentin-mcv-antibody
You might find this reference helpful:
-- Polymyalgia rheumatica vs. rheumatoid arthritis: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/polymyalgia-rheumatica-vs-rheumatoid-arthritis
Have you considered seeing a rheumatologist?
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Yes, I wanting to be seen at the Mayo clinic in Rochester but they are still reviewing my referral to be seen. When I called they said that if the referral was accepted that it would be a long time to get an appointment to be seen. We are going in April for appointments and was hoping to get in at that time because it’s very hard for me to walk now. I just keep getting worse and the pain keeps getting more severe. I just need some answers and nobody seems willing to help me.