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@gailg

This is good to know about the "normal" blood tests. My pain started 3 years ago and I've seen multiple doctors. Steriods (because they thought I had a back problem) really helped temporarily. Finally someone thought maybe PMR but my blood tests were normal so I was told couldn't be it. I am getting better but 3 years is a long time.. Thought about a rheumatologist but wonder if I can do anything at this late date AND my area is booking 6-9 months out.

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Both my PCP and rheumatologist agree that it is possible to have normal inflammatory tests and still be PMR. I think the key is the specific symptomolgy of PMR... Rhuematologist said 1-3 yrs usual course...but some have it for much longer ( I did not want to hear that)........ I am hanging in there , doing the best I can and hope it resolves.....