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I was originally diagnosed with PMR on Feb, 17th , 2025 after my complaints of stiffness and headaches and muscle pain which my PCP thought was related to my starting a statin. Finally, I got in to see him and told him I would not take statin any longer because I hurt everywhere and that's when he did blood tests for PMR and RA, etc. He decided I had PMR and set the dose of Prednisone at 20 MG,,,,I made appointment to see Rheumatologist but never got in until 7 weeks later. I agreed to ultrasound which I just had this past Friday and was NEGATIVE. Rheumatologist just lowered me to 15MG prednisone....Headaches have been better these last 3 days, but I carry 40 MG with me just in case.

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I wish I knew about the ultrasound because at least that is not invasive. They didn't give me that option unfortunately. Glad to hear your results came back negative. Sound like your on the right track. Best of luck.