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Im waiting for a blood test and diagnosis. Im 80 years old and very fit.
About a month ago 5 hours after I finished a golf game I suddenly developed intense pain in different areas in my upper body.
It jumps around and is horrible at night.
Intense pain in a shoulder or and an arm wrist forearm finger. Im extremely stiff and in pain in the morning then it subsides.
I thought it was arthritis which I’ve had for years but has never really caused much pain except for a knee replacement 3 years ago.
What do you think.
Thanks for your insight.

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@robinleslie ouch…..80yo on Wednesday, and know your pain.
CRP and SED rate are the key numbers.
Google PMR and see if it’s familiar.
After you get diagnosis check back nd let us know.
Start a daily journal of pain, meds and activities.
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