Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a rheumatic disease characterized by recurrent inflammatory episodes. PMR is usually seen in Caucasians living in Northern Europe and North America. The condition ...

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 ...

What’s the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia? Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is an autoinflammatory disorder caused by white blood cells attacking the lining of joints. Fibromyalgia (FMS) ...

Q: Please give me some insight on polymyalgia. Within one year, I’ve had three friends diagnosed with it. What causes it? Is it curable? Is it related to fibromyalgia? A: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: My doctor diagnosed me with polymyalgia. I have pain in the back of my head, shoulders and lower back that usually occurs at night and goes away when I get up in the morning. I’m 78 ...

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DEAR DR. GOTT: My doctor diagnosed me with polymyalgia. I have pain in the back of my head, shoulders and lower back that usually occurs at night and goes away when I get up in the morning. I'm 78 ...

Q: 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 appreciate ...

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 ...