What treatments are there for polymyalgia rheumatica?
Treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica usually involves medicines called corticosteroids. Your doctor will usually start you on a dose that relieves your symptoms, and then slowly reduce the dose to the lowest possible amount that keeps you symptom free. Corticosteroids can cause side effects so it is important to be reviewed regularly by your doctor while taking these medicines. For information about corticosteroids see the Australian Rheumatology Association’s Patient Medicine Information or the Medicines and arthritisinformation sheet.What can I do? See a doctor and start treatment. Your doctor will make sure you get the right treatment to manage your symptoms. Your doctor may refer you to a rheumatologist, a doctor who specialises in arthritis, if your condition is difficult to control. Learn about polymyalgia rheumatica and play an active role in your treatment. Not all information you read or hear about is trustworthy so always talk to your doctor or healthcare team about treatment
