Pmr or Ra, consultant not sure
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Hi JMC
I'm sorry to learn of your worsening symptoms and the current lack of clarity around diagnosis. This would be a challenging situation at the best of times and must be particularly concerning during lock-down when you can’t see your consultant again.
Thanks to ChrisK for responding to your post. My apologies for not replying sooner: we have been very busy on the helpline. I wonder if you have already called us yourself by now. If not, please consider doing so. You clearly understand a lot about arthritis already and it’s good you are aware of the potential for a missed diagnosis, which is important. If you call us, we can tailor the discussion and help you to decide what to do next to help move your diagnosis forward.
In the meantime, you may find the following links helpful:
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/arthritis/
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/the-inflammatory-arthritis-pathway/
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/common-aches-and-pains/
https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/
Best wishes
Mags, Helpline advisor
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Hi JMC,
I hope you get the right diagnosis very soon, it must be very frustrating for you.
Are you on just the steroids at the moment? Sorry to say, I still don't have a definite diagnosis, Drs not sure if I have RA or fibromyalgia.
Sending hugs
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Bluebell7
I am only on steroids at the moment. It is frustrating not to be able to get a clear diagnosis.0
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