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Polymyalgia rheumatica is a rheumatic disorder that is associated with moderate to severe muscle pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and hip area. Stiffness is most noticeable in the morning. This disorder may develop rapidly--in some patients, overnight. In other people, polymyalgia rheumatica develops more gradually. The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is not known; however, possibilities include immune system abnormalities and genetic factors. The fact that polymyalgia rheumatica is rare in people under the age of 50 suggests it may be linked to the aging process.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica usually disappears without treatment in 1 to several years. With treatment, however, symptoms disappear quickly, usually in 24 to 48 hours. If there is no improvement, the doctor is likely to consider other possible diagnoses.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), like a number of inflammatory-related diseases can be treated with dietary supplements such as fish oil, DHEA, and vitamin K which possess specific mechanisms of suppressing inflammatory cytokines. In addition the following lifestyle changes can further alleviate symptoms: Daily Exercise (walking) a healthy diet limiting refined sugar, caffeine, and alcohol; and plenty of water. Eat slowly and chew food well. If you are treating
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... PMR causes moderate to severe aching and stiffness in the muscles in your hips, thighs, shoulders, upper arms and neck. Most people have pain in at least two of these areas. Initially, you may have pa...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... PMR is an arthritic syndrome that causes your muscles to feel achy and stiff due to mild inflammation in your joints and surrounding tissues. Most of the inflammation occurs in the hip and shoulder jo...
Source: MayoClinic
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Treatment1-2 of 3 more...
Self-care
... Once you start taking medication for PMR, your pain and stiffness should greatly improve. But the suggestions below also can help: Exercise regularly. Exercise can reduce the pain of PMR and improve y...
Source: MayoClinic
Complications ... The most serious complication of PMR is giant cell arteritis. The exact relationship between the two conditions isn''t clear, but about 15 percent of people with PMR also develop giant cell arteritis ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
... Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) frequently affect the same types of people. The diseases may occur independently or in the same patient, either together or at different tim...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Overview ... Like most people, you''re probably stiff and sore occasionally — maybe after a strenuous hike or a weekend of yardwork. Now imagine feeling that way all of the time. That''s what it''s like to l...
Source: MayoClinic
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Articles
- Questions and Answers About Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
... Polymyalgia rheumatica is a rheumatic disorder that is associated with moderate to severe muscle pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and hip area. Stiffness is most noticeable in the morning. Th... - Vasculitis including Temporal Arteritis Information Page
... Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessel system, which includes the veins, arteries, and capillaries. Vasculitis may affect blood vessels of any type, size, or location, and therefore can cau...
Resources
- American College of Rheumatology
- Arthritis Definitions (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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