Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Flashcards
1
Q
What is it
A
Inflammatory disorder affecting shoulders, neck and hips
Also considered an autoimmune disorder
2
Q
Features
A
Pain
Stiffness in morning - longer than 30 minutes
Bilateral symptoms
Fatigue
Fever
Weight loss
limited ROM
3
Q
Epidemiology
A
Common in older adults
0.5% to 1% over 50
More common in Northeron European descent
Woman 2:1
4
Q
Age
A
50 and over
On average 70 years old
5
Q
Risk
A
HLA-DRB1
Giant cell arthritis (GCA)
Age
Female
Genetics
More common in Northeron Europeans
6
Q
Presentation
A
Sudden onset
Stiffness - 30+ minutes
Difficultly with daily activities
Fatigue
Swelling
7
Q
Prognosis
A
Good - low dose of corticosteroids - reduce inflammation
Life modifying
Anti inflammatory foods such as turmeric, ginger and omega 3s
Supplements for vitamin and calcium
