Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Also known as: PMR
Description
Polymyalgia Rheumatica is a syndrome characterized by severe Pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders and pelvis. There is usually an abrupt onset of symptoms.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica is an Autoimmune Disease.
If NOT treated, Polymyalgia Rheumatica generally subsides or disappears in one to two years.
Prevalence
Polymyalgia Rheumatica usually only affects persons aged 50+ - it affects 0.5% of persons aged 50+ (in Western nations).
Polymyalgia Rheumatica affects women twice as often as men.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica only affects Caucasians.
These Substances may Alleviate Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Hormones
Polymyalgia Rheumatica patients have been found to have low DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) levels. [1]
Sulfuric Compounds
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been reported anecdotally to cure Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
Prescribed Medications
Glucocorticosteroids - Pharmaceutical are commonly prescribed for the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Drugs from this class include:
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