Polymyalgia rheumatica and
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a poorly understood pain syndrome that occurs primarily in people over the age of 50. It occurs at least twice as frequently in women as in men, and is relatively common throughout Europe...
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Your doctor will diagnose this condition based on a physical examination and your description of symptoms. Certain symptoms, such as headache, jaw... Read more »
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Sed rate; Sedimentation rateNormal ValuesAdults (Westergren method):Men under 50 years old: less than 15 mm/hrMen... Read more »
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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 »
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Conditions with Similar SymptomsBetween 10% and 30% of all doctor's office visits are due to symptoms that resemble those of fibromyalgia, including... Read more »
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Acute rheumatic feverSymptomsAbdominal painFeverHeart (cardiac) problems, which may not have symptoms, or may result in shortness of breath and chest... Read more »