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The doctor never sent the script to the pharmacy because the sed rate came back slightly elevated but not to the clinical standard. Her office also didn't get back to me until this morning. The Mayo Clinic link from my earlier post (that she directed me to) says this: Blood tests. Besides checking your complete blood counts, your doctor will look for two indicators of inflammation — erythrocyte sedimentation rate (sed rate) and C-reactive protein. However, in some people with polymyalgia rheumatica, these tests are normal or only slightly high. A little digging found this: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/corehtml/pmc/pmcgifs/wm-reumatol.gif According to Step 3 it would be OK to go ahead with the Prednisone and see what happens. Any Surly Docs want to chime in? I'm making another appointment with another Doctor this afternoon. In the meantime, I'm hurting like a motherfucker. PMC full text: Reumatologia. 2018; 56(1): 1–2. Published online 2018 Feb 28. doi: 10.5114/reum.2018.74740 Copyright/LicenseRequest permission to reuse Table I A four-point guidance on how to investigate PMR when normal ESR and CRP coexist 1. In an older person complaining of chronic bilateral shoulder and hip girdle pain associated with inflammatory morning stiffness, a possible PMR can be considered (even if ESR and CRP are both normal) if the proposed therapies do not improve pain and self care 2. An ultrasound examination of shoulder and hip girdle as well as the measurement of other biomarkers in adjunct to ESR and CRP can give additional information 3. A fast and significant improvement after a few days (seven days, on average) of low-dosed prednisone can confirm the first diagnostic suspicion, but it should be kept in mind that a watchful follow-up is mandatory 4. Several diseases can mimic PMR in some clinical features and in positive response to low-dose prednisone. They must be carefully excluded (not only at the beginning but also after follow-ups). The possibility of occult GCA should be investigated

I'm coming up on our 50th Anniversary and If We Were Vampires hits me like a hammer.

I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica yesterday. I have been stiff and sore for 3 weeks but I didn't go to the doc because I knew I had my usual diabetes checkup coming up. That was a mistake on my part. When our pharmacy opens I will get started with Prednisone pills. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/polymyalgia-rheumatica-giant-cell-arteritis Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory disorders that almost always occur in people older than age 50. Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and sometimes the neck. The ache and stiffness are usually worse in the morning or when you have not been moving for a while. They can sometimes be very debilitating and tend to improve with activity. People with polymyalgia rheumatica sometimes have another disorder called giant cell arteritis, which is associated with inflammation of arteries, especially those located on each side of the head, scalp, and the aorta (the large artery that carries blood from the heart) and its main branches. Headaches, scalp tenderness, and jaw pain are common features of giant cell arteritis. If the blood vessels that nourish the eyes are affected, there may be visual problems such as fleeting or permanent vision loss or double vision. It is important to seek treatment right away if you have visual symptoms, because if left untreated they may potentially lead to permanent blindness. Giant cell arteritis is also known as temporal arteritis and Horton disease. Both disorders generally respond well to treatment, although it is common for symptoms to recur after decreasing or stopping therapy. Additionally, my PSA number spiked and I now have an appointment with a specialist to discuss a prostate biopsy. Tell me all of your biopsy horror stories, please.

Mine is an 11C, bought in 1981. Still use it daily. Really rough around the edges but it will outlive me. Somebody upthread mentioned tools. My shop is full of handtools that were purchased in the early 60's. I need to get some pictures but I have lots of vinyl purchased in the 60's, Hendryx, The Who, Cream, Zep, etc. My son has the 1970 IHC Scout II that I purchased new.

Oh deer!

Nice marmot!

It wouldn't surprise me either.

Or not. What a comeback by the Leafs ETA I'm not as quick as SO2

The KC Chief's beat writer at the Athletic thinks the Chiefs will take RoJo in the 3rd round. Round 3 (No. 95): Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas (6-0, 219) We’re at the point in the draft where I wanted to find a blend of “best player available” and “proper depth” for this selection. I think Johnson is a pretty safe pick, a player who will be ready to contribute in a supporting role to starter Isiah Pacheco. “A stout, good-sized runner, Johnson is a two-way creator with his lateral cuts to elude tacklers and the forward momentum to power through contact,” Brugler said of Johnson, who is the 91st-ranked prospect. “With his football character and ability on special teams and as a blocker, his impact without the football is almost as impressive as his ability with the ball. He should immediately upgrade an NFL team’s running back rotation and be a core special teamer.” They have had pretty good success with UT RBs and defenders over the years. Sounds like a good deal to me.

Should add that a couple members are ranchers. They put this on every year after they worked their calves. We do a crawfish boil, a hog roast, a fish fry and other meals like that several times a year. Small town living at its best.

9-hole golf course. 2k population. Yes, you could be a member. $1000 a year gets you in. Includes the pool and 1 clubhouse rental. We don’t use the Corell unless it’s a special occasion.

Iowa, Kansas. Same, Same

Are you getting the high wind with the cold front? We are having 25-30 with gusts to 45. All the redbud blossoms are leaving in a hurry.

Nut fry at our country club last night. Ribs for the non nutters. Ribs were dry AF but the nuts were great. Several plates were consumed.

Sounds about right for my office

I didn't do this math problem but I know my Dad, born in 1927, was onboard the USS Wisconsin sometime in 1944. Are submariners held to a different standard?

The last team to start 9-0 was the 2003 Royals and we all know how that turned out. Slow your roll a bit.

I was 54 when I had both of my knees replaced. At the same time. Mine looked a lot like your x-rays before they did the procedure. My life has been sooo much better since having it done. I was golfing, gingerly, 8 weeks after the surgery and have played 4-5 rounds a week ever since. Had them done about 20 years ago and they are holding up well. Get it done and you won't regret it.

Has that kid been tested?

Just got home from a week in Maine. If you are there long enough to get tired of seafood, this place in Kittery is a great change of pace. It was my brothers birthday and this is where he chose to go. https://www.orenellsbbq.com/ Maybe @Captain Ron or one of the other New England Surlyites with better bona fides than I have can back me up.

Kinda like accordion jokes. I meant to quote @Hornius Emeritus

I was confused for a moment because they aren't wearing powder blue.

But..but..they won the Cactus League Crown.

Probably. So have the Royals. Clemente and Mays were my favorite players when I was a kid. I have followed those two NL teams as a result.

Only a fool would overlook broom.