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PMR with normal blood markers

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 19, 2023 | Replies (84)

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Welcome @everettcatlin, From what I've read there are some people who have PMR with normal blood markers for inflammation. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic here:
--- PMR with normal blood markers: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-with-normal-blood-markers/.

@johnlo, @redboat, @cookiegirl1944 and others may have experiences to share with normal blood inflammation tests and PMR. Here is some information on the topic that may offer a better explanation:
— Polymyalgia rheumatica with normal values of both erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein concentration at the time of diagnosis: a four-point guidance
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5911650/.

One of the things that helped me after my first occurrence of PMR was making some lifestyle changes - a little more exercise and eating healthier. Have you made any lifestyle changes or considered things that might help?

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Hi John thanks for responding.
1. I should have mentioned That I had Blood Work on 31 nov 2022.
2. My C-Reactive Protein, Quant was 0.6 (H)
3. My Sedimentation Rate-Westergren was 43
Now on 6 Apr 2023
4. My C-Reactive Protein, Quant 1.0 (H)
5. My Sedimentation Rate-Westergren 48 (H)
6. Just started back on 20 mg per day after running out of 10 mg/ day for last 4 days.

I don't think I am quite getting it, My blood work is not normal.
1. On 24 Nov 2022 my C-Reactive Protein, Quant was 0.6 (H) (-