Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also called: PMR
An inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness around the shoulders and hips.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Most people develop polymyalgia rheumatica after age 50. Sometimes this condition occurs with giant cell arteritis, a more serious condition that causes swelling, called inflammation, of the lining of the arteries.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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