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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (50)

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Is it possible for you to get a referral to a rheumatologist, @oztrax?

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Thanks Teri,
I have been seeing rheumatologist for nearly 20 years, but only twice a year, for quite serious psoriatic arthritis, (in remission),last saw a rheumatologist 2 months ago January on the 19th, but my ESR was 4 and CRP was 0.7. My main symptom was fatigue, but I should of mentioned the scalp pain which at that stage was not always there, being unaware of GCA I thought it was a bump on my head or my hat/ear muffs which I wear a lot at work. My bad.

I am really showing all the symptoms over the last week, it has happened quite quickly. The constant headache started last Friday, so only a few days.

Thanks for you concerns, see my doctor tomorrow and hopefully start prednisone right away.

Regards
Dale C