Another comment I will make is to warn you about thinking that CRP and Sed Rate are used in the same way that blood sugar numbers are used in managing diabetes. Most all of Endocrinology is truly by the numbers, this concept does not port in the same way to managing autoimmune problems. I had PMR and was accustomed to managing thyroid problems with my Endo - she is strictly by the numbers. My Rheumy wants to know how I feel, times of day the pain exists and much more subjective information and what I would call touchy-feely symptoms. Many people have PMR and do not have elevated inflammatory numbers at all.