Hashimoto/ polymyalgia

Posted by mrspunkin @mrspunkin, Dec 6 9:57pm

So I had been tentatively diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatic even tho my labs didn't jibe with it. Now I am having symptoms of hashimoto disease & waiting to be diagnosed with that. I'm wondering if anyone else has had these complicated symptoms & if they overlap each other & if one could cause the other? Any input is welcome

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itchyd | @itchyd | Dec 7 6:08am

Did you undergo a prednisone therapy trial? If so, how did you respond? Have you been prescribed hydroxychloroquine?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 7 7:38am

I think one of the reasons PMR is difficult to diagnose is that there are many conditions that share similar symptoms.
-- Diseases that mimic polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR):
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diseases-that-mimic-polymyalgia-rheumatica
Here's an informational video that might be helpful.

mrspunkin | @mrspunkin | Dec 7 6:03pm

In reply to @itchyd "Did you undergo a prednisone therapy trial? If so, how did you respond? Have you been..." + (show)

I did have prednisone therapy for a few weeks. I responded very well to it. And no to the other medicine

Langold | @rarelybees2889 | Dec 8 9:38am

yes
Hashi and autoimmune disease..
My Mayo doctor said there is a weak link between Hashi and other autoimmune diseases.
I have a strong genetic autoimmune background