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1. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20376539
Description: WebJun 16, 2022 · Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips. Signs and symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica (pol-e-my-AL-juh rue-MAT-ih-kuh) usually begin quickly and are worse in the morning. Most people who develop polymyalgia rheumatica are older than 65.
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2. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymyalgia_rheumatica
Description: WebPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a syndrome experienced as pain or stiffness, usually in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips, but which may occur all over the body. The pain can be sudden or can occur gradually over a period.
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3. Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25215-polymyalgia-rheumatica
Description: WebAug 29, 2023 · Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition affecting people over 50 years of age that causes pain and stiffness in your neck, shoulders and hips. It may also affect your upper arms, thighs and back. You’ll usually …
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4. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376545
Description: WebJun 16, 2022 · causes. Diagnosis & treatment. Doctors & departments. On this page. Diagnosis. Treatment. Self care. Coping and support. Preparing for your appointment. Diagnosis. A physical exam, including joint and neurological exams, and test results can help your doctor determine the cause of your pain and stiffness.
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5. Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Arthritis Foundation
Link: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/polymyalgia-rheumatica
Description: WebPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder that causes widespread aching, stiffness and flu-like symptoms. It is more common in women than men and is seen more often in Caucasians than other races. It typically develops by age 70 and is rarely seen in people younger than 50.
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6. Polymyalgia rheumatica diet: Foods to eat and avoid - Medical News Today
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321683
Description: WebApr 30, 2018 · Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness around the joints. The primary treatment is usually corticosteroids, but diet can also have a direct impact on...
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7. What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, …
Link: https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatic-diseases/polymyalgia-rheumatica/guide/
Description: WebFeb 20, 2024 · Resources. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in major muscle groups of your body, often including your neck,...
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8. Treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica - UpToDate
Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-polymyalgia-rheumatica
Description: WebJan 16, 2024 · Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic condition characterized clinically by aching and morning stiffness about the shoulders, hip girdle, and neck. It can be associated with giant cell arteritis (GCA, also known as Horton disease, Horton giant cell arteritis, and temporal arteritis); the two disorders may represent different ...
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9. Polymyalgia Rheumatica - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537274/
Description: WebJun 21, 2022 · Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a rheumatic disorder characterized by pain and stiffness around the neck, shoulder, and hip area. This disorder is more common in white adults over 50 years of age. It is an inflammatory condition associated with an elevation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and c-reactive protein (CRP) being the …
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10. Polymyalgia Rheumatica | PMR | MedlinePlus
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/polymyalgiarheumatica.html
Description: WebMar 25, 2016 · Polymyalgia rheumatica is a disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness in your neck, shoulders, and hips. It is most common in women and almost always occurs in people over 50. The main symptom is stiffness after resting. Other symptoms include fever, weakness and weight loss.
