Does anyone have Polymyalgia?

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When I called my general Dr today to ask for a steroid pack for my back I was

told from a different Dr I had polymyalgia. My regular Dr is on vacation so it

was like pulling teeth to get a steroid pack. I know the risk and if I can't get

off my bed or (sorry) wipe myself then I need what works for me. Grr!

So why couldn't my Dr that deals with my RA tell me I had polymyalgia! So I'm

here asking all of you what is this and what do they do for this. I asked my Dr

if my back and hip issues have anything to do with my RA and he said he thinks

it is all muscle related and not to do with RA. I'm lost:( I know later in my

life I might get so bad that I could be in pain everyday from my RA so why can't

my Dr just give me meds like steroids to give me a break once in awhile. I don't

think I should have to be in pain everyday if there is a fix out there. Sorry

I'm in pain and upset that I have to feel this way. I know this pain might be

mild compared to some of you but I can only take so much at times. You can call

it having a breakdown day. Lol.

Thank you for letting me vent! Anyone with info about polymyalgia I would love

to hear it. Is there any type of treatment?

Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Cheli