Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

 

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) causes pains, stiffness and tenderness in large muscles. The cause is not known. Treatment with steroid tablets usually works very well to ease symptoms. You need to take a low dose of steroid tablets each day to keep symptoms away. Some people with PMR develop a related condition called giant cell arteritis which can be more serious.

 

 

What is polymyalgia rheumatica and who does it affect?

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Do I need any tests?

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Click on the link to the ARC booklet which will tell you much more about Polymyalgia rheumatica.

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