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Can you get itchy skin from having polymyalgia?

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No: Itching is not a symptom of pmr.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Not likely: There is probably some other cause. Be sure to ask your dr about it. You may need only a simple lubricating cream. The Prednisone used for polymyalgia will supress itch from some causes until you get down to 10mg.

Answered 6/30/2014

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