The Rheumatologist I have been seeing has diagnosed me as having PMR, (Polymyalgia Rheumatica), with GCA, (Giant Cell Arteritis). Forms of Arthritis. Although it has been painful and somewhat debilitating for me, a month ago I started a new medication to reduce the inflammation, and I am feeling a lot better.
I am also working hard back at Weight Watchers, as losing the extra weight will also alleviate the chronic pain I am in. Before the new medication, the body pain was (on a scale of 1 being bad and 10 being childbirth) a 7-8 almost all the time. I just couldn’t escape it. With the medication, I am down to a 3 or 4 and when the doctor asked if I could handle that, I told him that would be a piece of cake compared to what I have been going through.
So now we work at getting me on exactly the right dosage and I continue to lose the weight, sensibly.
Finally. Finally I have some answers!
At least you have an answer now and meds that work!
Awesome to hear you have sorted some relief
Best wishes for a more comfortable and lighter journey.