DEAR DR. GOTT: I recently read in one of your newsletters about fibromyalgia. I have polymyalgia. Could you please explain the difference between the two and what medication I should be using? I would ...

Polymyalgia rheumatica according to the Mayo Clinic is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness especially in the shoulders. Signs and symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica usually ...

This week we are going to continue in our series of rheumatologic conditions to discuss the autoimmune condition called “PMR” or polymyalgia rheumatica. Polymyalgia rheumatica is a syndrome of pain ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I recently read in one of your newsletters about fibromyalgia. I have polymyalgia. Could you please explain the difference between the two and what medication I should be using? Dear ...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in major muscle groups of your body, often including your neck, shoulders, and hip area. It’s the most common ...

If you have polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) — an inflammatory disease seen mostly in older adults that causes pain and stiffness in areas like your neck, shoulders, and around your hips — it’s important ...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects individuals over the age of 50. It is characterised by pain and stiffness in the shoulder and hip girdles, ...

An arthritis drug may allow people to reduce use of steroids. * THE QUESTION Steroids are the treatment of choice for the widespread muscle pain and stiffness associated with the inflammatory disorder ...