Polymyalgia Rheumatica Flashcards
1
Q
PMR Sx
A
- Bilateral proximal muscle pain
- Shoulder/Hip pain for 2/52 or more
- Stiffness at least 45mins
- Low-grade fever
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Malaise
2
Q
PMR Risk factors
A
- Age > 50
3
Q
PMR Mx
A
Weaning off dose Oral prednisolone for 1-2 years
4
Q
What is Polymyalgia rheumatica?
A
an inflammatory condition that primarily affects patients over the age of 50, particularly those of Northern European descent
5
Q
PMR Ix
A
FBC
U&Es
LFTs
Bone profile
Protein electrophoresis
Thyroid function tests
Creatinine kinase
Rheumatoid factor
Urinalysis
6
Q
What Ix should be initiated for PMR patients on steroids
A
DEXA scan: To asses risk of osteoporosis
- Women >65
- Men >75
