Polymyalgia rheumatica Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
relatively common condition seen in older people characterised by muscle stiffness and raised inflammatory markers
2
Q
who?
A
> 60 years old
3
Q
onset
A
rapid < 1 month
4
Q
symptoms and signs
A
aching, morning stiffness in proximal limb muscles
weakness is not considered a symptom of polymyalgia rheumatica
also mild polyarthralgia, lethargy, depression, low-grade fever, anorexia, night sweats
5
Q
symptoms and signs
A
aching, morning stiffness in proximal limb muscles
weakness is not considered a symptom of polymyalgia rheumatica
also mild polyarthralgia, lethargy, depression, low-grade fever, anorexia, night sweats
6
Q
Ix
A
ESR
7
Q
Mx
A
Pred 15mg OD
