Symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica:

Symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica often appear suddenly without warning and tend to be worse in the early hours of the day. The most commonly affected areas are the:

• Shoulders
• Neck
• Arms
• Hips

Polymyalgia rheumatica causes pain and stiffness, usually on both sides of the body. Other common symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Low-grade fever
• Loss of appetite
• Anemia
• Low-grade fever

Causes of Polymyalgia Rheumatica:

The exact cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is still unknown, but genetics and environmental factors are believed to play a role.

Treatments for Polymyalgia Rheumatica:

While there is no cure for polymyalgia rheumatica, there are several treatments that help reduce symptoms. These include:

• Corticosteroids
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)

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