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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Feb 11, 2023 | Replies (38)
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Hello @kmb181, Welcome to Connect. I know it has to be difficult not getting any real answers after seeing so many doctors and 3 different rheumatologists. I'm glad to hear your PCP lined you up with a referral to Duke which is a teaching hospital. There are a lot of different conditions that mimic PMR so my hope is that they will be able to provide a diagnosis and treatment that helps. Here's an article that describes some of the possibilities:
Diseases that mimic polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR): https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diseases-that-mimic-polymyalgia-rheumatica
Did your PCP that provided the referral have any suggestions to help while you wait for your appointment in March?
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Hi,
Thank you for your response, and the article.
Right now I’m on 5mg of Pred, and 60mg of Cymbalta. Im trying to keep moving, but some days are harder than others. And, I’ve been dealing with this for almost 7 years, so it’s taken a toll on my entire life.
My PCP has been great, but admits that this is not her forte. She listens, and runs tests as needed. She will up my Pred if my bloodwork is elevated, and I get to the really uncomfortable point.
Kathy