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Blood Clots - Connected with PMR?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 7 9:33am | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
Why do so many here go to a Hematologist? I'm kind of new to this (PMR started less than 2 months ago). I just started seeing my Rheumatologist. Should I find a Hematologist too? I do have strange new leg cramps and numbness in my left foot that I was going to mention to Rheumatologist next week and I was wondering if this was due to inflamed arteries pinching nerves. So many things going on to track and not sure if it's Prednisone side effects or the PMR affecting other parts of the body.
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I am new to PMR as well. Only one month diagnosed, but previous 5 months were PMR undiagnosed and extruciating. Prednisone is great, but some of the side effects can be, at times concerning. Talking to your Rheumatologist is your best bet. Keep moving as much as possible. It's a day to day thing for me, one day it's one thing and the next something different. The Prednisone has arrested the pain almost 100%. The side effects are the trade-off for a way more productive life...so we shall see. Wanting to return to work, but waiting to hear from my Neurologist for the go-ahead. All the best to you ~ Deb.