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Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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- 1What is polymyalgia rheumatica?Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulders, pelvic girdle and neck.
- 2What are the core symptoms of PMR?Bilateral shoulder and/or pelvic girdle pain; may radiate to elbow/knees.
Stiffness lasting >=45 mins in the morning/after periods of rest
Pain which is worse with movement and interferes with sleep - 3What are additional features of PMR?- Systemic symptoms - low grade fever, anorexia, weight loss and depression
- Bilateral upper arm tenderness
- Peripheral MSK signs e.g. carpal tunnel, asymmetrical peripheral arthritis (predominately affecting the knees and wrists)
- Swelling with pitting oedema of hands, wrists, feet and ankles - 4What is the initial management of PMR?Oral prednisolone 15mg daily - review response after 1 week and dose after 3-4 weeks.
- 5What condition is often associated with PMR?Giant cell/temporal arteritis
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- Rheumatology Flashcards on Polymyalgia Rheumatica , created by Jenna Paterson on 08/10/2020.
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