What Are Treatments for Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder commonly affecting older people. Typically characterized by muscle pain and stiffness in the pelvic and/or neck and shoulder region, the condition usually comes on suddenly and can impair everyday functioning. Treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica is geared toward helping relieve the underlying tissue inflammation, as well as improving strength and mobility in severely affected muscles.
