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Headache in back of head possible symptom of GCA?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 26, 2023 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
Hi @wedgyjackson , have you also noticed a lack of appetite? I lost about 15 lbs when sick. The fatigue is caused by anemia - the anemia of chronic inflammation. It went away after appropriate dosage of prednisone. My PCP told me he missed the diagnosis of PMR because I didn't present as textbook. Nine months later, when I was positive for GCA, my inflammatory markers (bloodwork) were off the charts. Then he ate a little humble pie.
Good luck, I hope your PCP is supportive, curious and refers you to a good rheumatologist.
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No loss of appetite for me. If I do end up getting diagnosed with PMR, my case will be also not be textbook. Sed rate normal and CRP only slightly elevated. My ANA came back positive so that is the reason I was able to get referred to rheumatologist. Unfortunately, my first and only appointment was with a fellow and I feel like he gave up too quickly when the specific tests for the common autoimmune diseases came back negative. I do trust my PCP and feel like she will listen to me and make sound decisions on possible tests and treatments.