Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Polymyalgia  rheumatica

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Pain and stiffness in shoulder and pelvic girdle muscles;
Difficulty combing hair and rising from chair;
Malaise; Fatigue;
Unexpected weigh loss;
Fever;
Joint swelling in affected areas, particularly in the morning or after being inactive for a time;
Limited range of motion in affected areas;
Depression;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

↑ESR;
Normochromic, normocytic anemia;

CPK and aldolase are normal;
↓Hematocrit;
RF(-);

MRI;
PET scan;

RiskFactors

>50 y/o, female;
Associated with temporal arteritis (50% of patients);

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

50% of patients with temporal arteritis have polymyalgia rheumatica.

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Steroids, low dose;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/vasculitis/polymyalgia-rheumatica