Polymyalgia rhuematica

Question 1

which age group are the only people affected by polymyalgia rheumatica?

Answer 1

older people - YOUNG PEOPLE DONT GET THIS

Question 2

which condition overlaps with polymyalgia rheumatica?

Answer 2

Giant Cell Arteritis

Question 3

what are the key features of polymyalgia rheumatica?

Answer 3

muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulder and hip girdles

Question 4

management of polymyalgia rheumatica?

Answer 4

prednisolone with reduced dosing over 18 months-2 years

Question 5

what is the starting dose of prednisolone in PR with and without Giant Cell Arteritis?

Answer 5

PR = 15mg daily

PR + GCA = 40mg daily