Polymyalgia rheumaticaOverview
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.
overview
Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.
symptoms
Most people with polymyalgia rheumatica have very stiff muscles when they wake up. You may also feel tired or depressed and lose your appetite.
causes
The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is unknown. It's more common in people over 70 and very rare in people under 50.
treatments_overview
The main treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica is steroid tablets. These ease the symptoms by reducing the inflammation in your body.
Page last reviewed: 23/01/2017
Next review due: 23/01/2020