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| SECRET | stiffness of joint, elderly individuals, constitutional symptoms, arthritis, elevated erythrocyte se... |
| PMR | Polymyalgia Rheumatica |
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| polymyalgia | Pain in several muscle groups. Origin: poly-+ G. Mys, muscle, + algos, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
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| polymyalgia arteritica | Polymyalgia rheumatica resulting from arteritis, especially disseminated giant cell arteritis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| polymyalgia rheumatica | An inflammatory syndrome occurring in people over age 50 and is characterised by stiffness and pain in shoulder and hip musculature. Patients may complain of weakness in addition to diffuse muscle wasting (atrophy). The blood level of creatine phosphokinase (CPK muscle enzyme) is normal, but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate is elevated. Can also be seen in association with temporal arteritis. Treatment is with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. (27 Sep 1997) |
Synonyms : Forestier Certonciny Syndrome, Peri-Extra-Articular Rheumatism, Pseudopolyarthritides, Rhizomelic, Rheumatism, Peri Extra Articular, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritides, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Syndrome, Forestier-Certonciny
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
a rare disease of the elderly, characterized by muscle stiffness and pain in the hips, thighs, shoulders, and neck
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
a rheumatic condition which implies painful involvement of the muscles (myalgia) although the muscles themselves are not actually inflamed. PMR is characterised by severe, painful morning stiffness, especially in the shoulders and thighs. There may additionally be inflammation of the blood vessels (arteries) of the skull which is called temporal arteritis.
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
Causes limb girdle pain and stiffness. Associated with a high ESR (usually > 40mm/h) and there may be giant cell arteritis in some patients. Mainly affects those of over 60 years of age.
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| polymyalgia rheumatica |
(pol-ee-my-AL-juh; roo-MA-ti-kah). A condition characterized by pain and stiffness in the muscles of the shoulders, neck, upper arms, lower back, thighs and hips. Commonly associated with giant cell arteritis.
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