Polymyalgia

• Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition that can cause pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and hips. This eMedTV article explains this medical condition in detail, including information on its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Who It Affects

White women over the age of 50 are at the greatest risk of being affected by polymyalgia rheumatica. This eMedTV article provides in-depth information on polymyalgia rheumatica and who it affects, as well as how it's related to temporal arteritis.

• Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms

Symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica include pain and severe stiffness near the neck, shoulders, and hips. As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms develop rapidly in some people and slowly in others. This page covers polymyalgia rheumatica symptoms.

• Diagnosing Polymyalgia Rheumatica

As this eMedTV page explains, diagnosing polymyalgia rheumatica usually involves taking the patient's medical history and performing certain tests, such as rheumatoid factor. This page covers the process of making a polymyalgia rheumatica diagnosis.

• Polymyalgia Rheumatica Treatment

Prednisone, a corticosteroid medication, is the treatment of choice for polymyalgia rheumatica. As this eMedTV article explains, aspirin and ibuprofen may also be used. This article provides an overview of polymyalgia rheumatica treatment.

• Polymyalgia Rheumatica Research

Research on polymyalgia rheumatica is focused on the causes of the disorder, new treatments, and genetics. This eMedTV article discusses polymyalgia rheumatica research in detail, including potential benefits for participants.