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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)Comment receiving replies
I agree with kmeikle 100%. I suspect that the gp doesn't want to "muddy" the waters for the rheumatologist, and that's why she doesn't want to give him the prednisone. I have a suggestion. What about asking the gp to order the blood work - at least the CRP and the ESR - before he takes the prednisone she would give him. Because the rheumy would probably want to see the results of those tests before your husband is on prednisone. Perhaps that would make EVERYBODY happy!! (Especially your husband!)
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Many of the doctors order those tests (at least) every month. So maybe the gp would be willing to get current ones done and then give your husband the pred. It's a crummy situation, no doubt about it. It's my understanding that if you take one Tylenol and one Advil together, they might be more effective. It's worth a try. Please let us know how things are going.
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He did have CRP and ESR about 1 month ago and both were slightly elevated. The past few days he has been taking an NSAID am and pm and limiting his sugar intake. This has helped a little so the pain is at least tolerable. Going to contact the GP and discuss this situation with him. We still have 3 weeks to go before seeing the rheumy