Polymyalgia Rheumatica Fatigue
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What Is It?
Polymyalgia is a form of arthritis that causes pain in the muscles of the lower back, thighs, hips, neck, shoulder and upper arms, as well as in other parts of the body. The word comes from the Greek poly (many), myo (muscle) and algia (pain). It happens when the membrane that surrounds joints, bursa and tendons near the shoulders and hips (called the synovium) becomes inflamed. Although the disease is centered on the joints (especially the shoulders and hips), the...
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a chronic, episodic, inflammatory disease of the large arteries that usually develops in people over 50 years of... Read more »
Polymyalgia rheumatica
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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder involving pain and stiffness in the shoulder and usually also the hip.Causes, incidence, and... Read more »
Fatigue
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Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. Alternative Names Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy ... Read more »
Fatigue
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Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy Home Care Here are some tips for reducing fatigue: Get enough sleep each night. ... Read more »
Chronic fatigue syndrome: resources
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