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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 1, 2022 | Replies (21)
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Yes and I have an appt. With a Rheumatologist in a few weeks. My Dr. Doesn't think it is PMR because if my ESR rate
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As many as 20% of people diagnosed with PMR have normal blood counts. My ESR and CRP were both in the normal range and I definitely have PMR. My initial dose of Prednisone (15mgs.) helped completely within days.
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My rheumatologist said that not all people with PMR have very high CRP and ESR levels. Due to my symptoms and ESR of 35 he put me on prednisone and it started working within 6 hours. With all symptoms gone on prednisone he said he was quite sure I had PMR but still not 100% certainty. An ESR of 35 is considered high according to my lab sheet. Normal is 0-20. I guess most people with PMR have a much higher level. Of course you could have something else but I don't think an ESR of 35 rules out PMR.