Polymyalgia Rheumatica Itching
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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Prevention
Because the cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is not known, there is no way to prevent it.
Treatment
Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) often are tried, they are rarely very helpful. Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) usually are required to treat polymyalgia rheumatica effectively. Low doses (10 to 20 milligrams per day) are highly effective.
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