In newly diagnosed people undergoing rapid glucocorticoid tapering, tocilizumab was superior to placebo INTRODUCTION Polymyalgia rheumatica (shortened to PMR) is the second most common inflammatory rheumatic disease in people over the age of 50. Symptoms include pain in the neck, shoulders, and hips, as well as morning stiffness. PMR can be treated with glucocorticoids (also […]
Category: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Joint EULAR and ACR recommendations for best practice in polymyalgia rheumatica
Steroids are the best option for patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. INTRODUCTION Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in the muscles, usually around the upper arms, shoulders, neck and hips or thighs. The stiffness is worse in the mornings and can severely limit movement and activities. The cause of polymyalgia rheumatic […]
