My apologies to lanieg@lanieg for jumping on her post and changing her subject, I have NEVER engaged in any support group much less on the internet.
Consequently, I'm bad at the protocol. I learn fast, however.
Thanks to John and Dadcue for feedback.
OK to answer some questions. Two ER test results. CRP 176.38. Sed rate 29.
Background: History of back issues. Like many others have DDD (degenerative disc disease)...L1-S1 a mess. I can live with that. In Sept 22, had a steroid injection at L3 which provided relief through Jan 23. During that time I began running again...up to 2miles/d. I had been running 5mpd every other day 2-3 yrs. prior. Felt good. But then back flared up again. Went back to orthopaed...long story ended up with RFA (ablation on L3,4,5) with only moderate success Brings the story to Sept of 23, when I reinvested in the orthopedic course. No surgery was outcome of all visits. So live with it. That I could.
Enter 12/3 ER visit. Long journey to get to PMR, eh?
Questions:
1. ER Dr. told wife that he thought I had PMR. I have nothing in writing.
2. ER Dr. administered dilauded for pain
3. ER Dr. told me to see my PCP in 2d.
4. Hell to get in to PCP given pain. Did within 2d. Got prednisone 20mg. Didn't do shit...got another 5mg.
5. Now 1 mo in and everyday is a new adventure...as lanieg said...some good, some bad.
That's my story.