Question 1

what type of doctor treats polymyalgia rheumatica?

Accepted Answer

Ploymyalgiia : Rheumatologist   treats  them . Internist can treat them too.

Question 2

how does the doctor know if the diagnosis is polymyalgia rheumatica?

Accepted Answer

PMR: The most typical symptom is pain and stiffness in both shoulders and the neck. This pain usually progresses to the hips, and there isfatigue too. It becomes more and more difficult for patients to get around. Other symptoms include:

1)anemia, 2)appetite loss, which leads to unintentional weight loss, depression, 4)fever

there are no specific joint symptoms.
Lab tests cannot diagnose pmr.

Question 3

i was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica recently and i am only 28. after researching the condition it says that it only happens in people 70+. is this true and if so should i see a new doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Polymyalgia rheumatic a in a 27 years old is highly unlikely though exceptions are always there . Seek a second opinion from a rheumatologist.

Question 4

is it possible to have polymyalgia rheumatica at the age of 38? this is what the er doc believe that i have due to severe weakness and fatigue.

Accepted Answer

It is possible: This disease usually occurs in people over 50 but it is not impossible to get it at an earlier age. See a Rheumatologist  as soon as you can to get their opinion on the diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

how can i treat polymyalgia rheumatica?

Accepted Answer

Low dose steroids: If the diagnosis is accurate, low dose steroids should control it, of course with efforts to reduce loss of bone integrity.

Question 6

polymyalgia rheumatica.... how can i treat this disease?

Accepted Answer

: By seeing your doc or a rheumatologist

Question 7

anyone ever heard of polymyalgia rheumatica cures?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can burn itself out in several years, but usually responds to low dose steroids.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: polymyalgia rheumatica?

Accepted Answer

Painful muscles : Age 50 and older. Neck, shoulder, and hip pain with stiffness. Often the  stiffness is worse in the morning. Associated with fatigue, fever, and weight loss. Association with giant cell arteritis. Usually the ESR, CRP, , or both are elevated. Often the patient has a normocytic anemia.

Question 9

is polymyalgia rheumatica considered an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, polymyalgia rheumatica is an autoimmune disease.

Question 10

does polymyalgia rheumatica effect the diaphragm and rib area?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Polymyalgia rheumatica most commonly affects the shoulder and neck area. After that it affects the hip girdle area. Many people describe pain throughout the whole body. It is not typical to have pain only in the chest area but that doesn't mean it's not possible.

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I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica recently and i am only 28. after researching the condition it says that it only happens in people 70+. is this true and if so should i see a new doctor?

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Is it possible to have polymyalgia rheumatica at the age of 38? this is what the er doc believe that i have due to severe weakness and fatigue.

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How can i treat polymyalgia rheumatica?

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