Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Diagnosing polymyalgia rheumatica may involve a physical examination and medical history of the patient, laboratory tests, and possibly medical imaging.

Polymyalgia rheumatica can cause several physical and emotional symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness, tiredness, fever, and muscle aches.

Polymyalgia rheumatica treatment typically includes glucocorticoid medications used in combination with supplements, exercise, and a healthy diet.

There are several risk factors that increase a person's likelihood of developing polymyalgia rheumatica, including age and sex. Learn more about the risk factors of polymyalgia rheumatica as well as the potential causes being investigated by researchers.

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disease that causes joint pain the neck, shoulders, and hips. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for PMR.