inflammatory conditions
"I had experienced sore wrists, neck ache and groin pain on and off for 6 months, then overnight I became almost totally disabled.  Neck pain so bad it hurt to turn my head, shoulder pain I couldn't lift my arms, wrist pain and couldn't take the top of the jam and groin pain I could hardly walk.  Inflammatory markers initially normal and rheumatologist didn't even mention PMR.  It was only after speaking to an Osteopath who suggested it could be Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).  I requested another blood test and my inflammatory markers were raised significantly.   My dr. agreed we should try Prednisone  After just a few days on 15mg/day, the acute pain had gone and I was able to at least dress myself."