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What Causes Stomach Ache Along With Pain In The Hip And Shoulders?
I ve had some aches and pains in hip area shoulders neck. Dr did CBC liver function and ESR. Results of all labs were normal but sed rate was 43--lab values 0-30 for normal. he has jumped to put me on prednizone for PMR. I have other issues with health and don t do well on prednizone. Is my value considered that high?
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Hi,
No, it is not high but it seems reasonable to try corticosteroids on the suspicion of polymyalgia rheumatica.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
No, it is not high but it seems reasonable to try corticosteroids on the suspicion of polymyalgia rheumatica.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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