Polymyalgia rheumatica
From IDWiki
Definition
- Idiopathic inflammatory disorder causing proximal muscle stiffness and weakness that responds to steroids
- Overlaps with temporal arteritis
History
- Shoulder +/- pelvic stiffness/soreness
Signs & Symptoms
- Absence of active joints
- Signs of temporal arteritis
Investigations
- Labs
- ESR
Management
- Rule out concurrent temporal arteritis
- Prednisone
