Polymyalgia rheumatica Flashcards
1
Q
What is polymyalgia rheumatic?
A
Inflammatory condition causing severe symmetrical aching pain across the shoulder, neck and pelvic girdle, associated with morning stiffness
2
Q
Other than pain, what other symptoms may be seen?
A
Fatigue, weight loss, fever, reduced range of active movement
3
Q
What is PMR often associated with?
A
Temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis)
4
Q
What investigations may be carried out?
A
CRP, PV and ESR are all raised
CK is usually normal
Temporal biopsy may confirm (beware skip lesions)
5
Q
How is PMR managed?
A
Corticosteroids
High-dose prednisolone if GCA
