Rheumatoid Arthritis/pernicious anaemia/Polymyalgia or what??

[teecee46]

5 months ago I had a sudden onset of pain in my upper arms and thighs, generating into my hips and buttocks. I have had an x-ray which showed no degeneration of my hips, varying blood tests which showed raised crp level of 16 which have now reduced to 8 but no abnormality in esr test. I have a b12 deficiency and am now being tested for Intrinsic Factor Antibody - no results yet with a view to pernicious anaemia although I don't think that this would be responsible for my pains. I have had a few sessions of physiotherapy in which the therapist has said she is satisfied that I do not have osteoarthritis but would query rheumatoid arthritis and has referred me for hydrotherapy. However I have absolutely no pain in my fingers or toes and feel that the pain is more muscular than joint.  If I extend my arm too far the pain in my upper arm is excruciating.  Trying to go from a kneeling to sitting positions is almost impossible and I struggle to go from sitting/lying to standing position. I'm at my wit's end as I feel that my practitioner is not taking my concerns seriously - can anyone point me in the right direction?

[RAjillie]

I have RA.

Here's one way I know for certain:   when I do a squat, my knees sound like popping bubblewrap.

[Foggy2]

Are you seeing a Rheumatologist? Have you had blood work to see if you have RA or PA?  Do either of these run in your family?

Do you have any pain in your spine (the spinal column)?  If so, does any of this pain radiate to the areas you described above (your arms and legs/knees)?

Do you have any numbness or tingling (pin pricks)?

Are you taking anything for this?  What medications and supplements do you take?

What other medical conditions do you have?

You state that this started 5 months ago.  Was any of this due to trauma (an accident or injury)?