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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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Yes: Polymyalgia rheumatic a in a 27 years old is highly unlikely though exceptions are always there . Seek a second opinion from a rheumatologist.
Answered 4/17/2015
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