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Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - is disorder associated with pain in the shoulder and hip. It is considered a seronegative rheumatic disease but the etiology has not been established. It responds well to steroids (prednisone).
It is associated with giant cell arteritis which is a more serious condition.
External Links
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica - emedicine.com
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica - medlineplus.org
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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