Who gets PMR?
PMR is most common in people more than 50 years of age. Women get PMR more often than men, and white people get it more often than people of other races. However, people of all ages and ethnic groups can get PMR. The cause of PMR is unknown, but it may have something to do with the body’s immune system. How can my doctor tell I have PMR? People with PMR often go to their doctor because their body aches and is stiff. They might have a low fever and feel tired. They usually have these problems for a while before they go to the doctor. People with PMR might have tender muscles. Your doctor will talk with you and examine you. Then your doctor might order lab tests. Based on your problems and what your exam and lab tests show, your doctor will decide if you have PMR. How is PMR treated? PMR is usually treated with an anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen (brand name: Advil) or naproxen (brand name: Naprosyn), or with a steroid such as prednisone. You will probably need to take the medicine
