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Sorry to hear this news tillsam - hope it gets sorted out. One of the lessons I learned is just because we have pain from PMR doesn't mean that we can't get pain from other systems of the body. I guess one of the concerns would be if the pain in your chest and upper arms might represent heart problems. Even the pain disappearing can go along with a type of heart disorder. A cardiologist could help sort this out. Keep us posted.

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My original diagnosis was GCA inflammation of large arteries, 123 ESR ,subsequently I had a serious flare, 140 sed ratePMR just finished a year of prednisone, in considerable pain still.
If you have one of these issues the other can follow.
GCA can also affect the heart if inflammation of aorta and referral arteries occurs.