Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulders, hips, and neck.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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