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Hello @cakodra, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @seniormed and others....
Blood work can be normal and you can ... have PMR. "Can you have PMR ... with normal labs? ... with normal blood markers: https:// ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-with-normal-blood-markers
Welcome @dstuber, You aren't alone being diagnosed with PMR having normal blood panels. From what I've...
aren't alone being diagnosed with PMR ... having normal blood panels. ... are no specific tests that diagnose PMR ... there are other conditions that mimic PMR ... ) with Normal Values of Both Erythrocyte
Posted: Sep 22, 2022
Hello @mrspunkin, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post into an existing...
. --- PMR with normal blood markers ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-with-normal-blood-markers
Posted: Oct 10, 2023
Welcome @everettcatlin, From what I've read there are some people who have PMR with normal blood...
read there are some people who have PMR ... with normal blood markers for inflammation ... with normal blood markers: https:// ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-with-normal-blood-markers ... blood inflammation tests and PMR.
Posted: Apr 10, 2023
You might also be interested in these related discussions in the PMR support group: - PMR...
in these related discussions in the PMR ... support group: - PMR with normal blood ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-with-normal-blood-markers ... connect.mayoclinic.org/group/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr
Posted: Sep 4 2:01pm
As many as 20% of people diagnosed with PMR have normal blood counts. My ESR and...
many as 20% of people diagnosed with PMR ... have normal blood counts. ... My ESR and CRP were both in the normal ... range and I definitely have PMR.
Discussion: CRP and SED levels
Posted: Mar 28, 2022
Hi there. I had normal inflammation markers that delayed diagnosis. The fact that prednisone helped within...
I had normal inflammation markers that ... convince my doctor that it was (and is) PMR ... that 15% or more of patients with PMR ... have normal markers so it's not
Posted: Sep 1, 2021
Welcome @ejhagerman, I think it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether or not your PMR...
difficult to tell whether or not your PMR ... is really in remission even with normal ... joints but did have some pain when my PMR ... / -- PMR with normal blood markers: ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-with-normal-blood-markers
Posted: Jun 16 11:44am
You can have PMR with normal CRP and SED rate tests. "Polymyalgia rheumatica can still be...
You can have PMR with normal CRP and ... the diagnosis is possible even if normal ... ; --- Polymyalgia rheumatica with normal
Posted: Jun 24, 2023
Good question - the answer is yes. "Can you have PMR with normal CRP? Polymyalgia rheumatica...
. "Can you have PMR with normal ... the diagnosis is possible even if normal ... #34; -- Polymyalgia rheumatica with normal
Hi, I was diagnosed with PMR 2 years ago and was on Prednisone for a year...
Hi, I was diagnosed with PMR 2 years ... rate) and C-reactive protein, were normal ... Anyone diagnosed with PMR with normal
Welcome @debbykreit, My PMR is currently in remission but the last time it was active I...
Welcome @debbykreit, My PMR is currently ... might find helpful on the topic --- PMR ... have normal SED rates --- "An increase ... patients, from 7% up to 22%, ESR is normal ... ) with Normal Values of Both Erythrocyte
Posted: Nov 30, 2021
Like you, I have had the PMR symptoms for more than 2 years but normal blood...
Like you, I have had the PMR symptoms ... for more than 2 years but normal blood ... I must be in the 20% of folks with PMR ... but normal inflammatory markers. ... produces immediate response, it’s PMR
@tillysam Common recommendation is to go back to where you last felt good (say 10 mgs.),...
If you have PMR and are in pain, you ... approximately 20% of us who suffer from PMR ... have normal blood markers.
Posted: Aug 8, 2022
@johnlo, I can understand your disappointment in not being able to get an appointment at Mayo...
I've moved your question about PMR ... with normal blood markers to the Polymyalgia ... Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group here ... related discussion: - Ongoing pain with normal ... CRP and ESR - PMR?
Posted: Jan 26, 2023
I am wondering if others have had a missed dx of PMR and if so, for...
if others have had a missed dx of PMR ... by a top rheumatologist as having PMR ... despite normal labs. ... by other doctors it could not be PMR ... and C Reactive Protein results were normal
Hi, Sue. I wish you the best in your journey. But I would be questioning what...
pain in your hips is if it isn't PMR ... Many people with PMR have normal blood ... If so, it probably isn't PMR. ... prednisone helps it, it very well may be PMR
Hi @everettcatlin, I moved your recent post to your story where you started sharing it here...
members can see the background - PMR ... with normal blood markers https://connect.mayoclinic.org
Posted: May 22, 2023