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

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By seeing your doc or a rheumatologist

Answered 3/28/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The clinician who diagnosed you will be able to prescribe meds, most frequently low dose steroids, lately this condition is over diagnosed unfortunately and the input of a rheumatologist is highly recommended in order to have your condition properly treated.

Dr Kratzberg agreed

Answered 4/13/2023

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