What are polymyalgia rheumatica?
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What are polymyalgia rheumatica?
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Dr. Michael Laccheo
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
In brief: Autoimmune disease
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease typically involving the shoulders/neck and possibly hips/low back that starts in those over 50.
In brief: Autoimmune disease
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease typically involving the shoulders/neck and possibly hips/low back that starts in those over 50.
Dr. Michael Laccheo
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Dr. Frank Holmes
Sports Medicine
In brief: See below
Pmr is a disorder characterized by muscle pain, often around the shoulders & hips.
Often seen in late middle aged or elderly individuals. It can be associated with temporal arteritis that has the symptoms of headaches, jaw fatigue and vision problems. Early recognition is important. There is no confirmatory test; however an elevated sed rate or CRP can aid in diagnosis. Steroids are the treatment.
In brief: See below
Pmr is a disorder characterized by muscle pain, often around the shoulders & hips.
Often seen in late middle aged or elderly individuals. It can be associated with temporal arteritis that has the symptoms of headaches, jaw fatigue and vision problems. Early recognition is important. There is no confirmatory test; however an elevated sed rate or CRP can aid in diagnosis. Steroids are the treatment.
Dr. Frank Holmes
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