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Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness in your neck, shoulders and hips. It is most common in women and almost always occurs in people over 50. The main symptom of polymyalgia rheumatica is stiffness after resting. Other symptoms include fever, weakness and weight loss. In some cases, polymyalgia rheumatica develops overnight. In others, it is gradual.
Polymyalgia rheumatica sometimes occurs along with giant cell arteritis, a condition that causes swelling of the arteries in your head. Symptoms include headaches and blurred vision. Doctors often prescribe a medicine called prednisone for both conditions. With treatment, polymyalgia rheumatica usually disappears in a day or two. Without treatment, it usually goes away after a year or more. Untreated, giant cell arteritis carries a small risk of blindness or stroke.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
'''Polymyalgia Rheumatica''' (PMR) - is disorder associated with pain in the shoulder and hip. It is considered a seronegative Rheumatology but the etiology (cause) has not been established. It responds well to steroids (prednisone). It is associated with giant cell arteritis which is a more serious condition.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - A Diary of Symptoms - A daily diary logging the symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica written for a PMR support group and anyone searching for answers.
National Medical Research Foundation - NMRF is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis.