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polymyalgia rheumatica
Who are the Hopkins specialists? There is no special PMR cllnic or PMR researcher and thus it is seen in our general rheumatology clinics....
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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A Form of Myalgia
What is PMR, and whatis the treatment. Thank you Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition in women and men over the age of 50. It is ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Poly Myalga
What is this and what can help. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a clinical syndrome characterized by severe aching and stiffness in the neck, shoulder girdle, and pelvic girdle. ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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long term prednisone vs methotrexate for pmr
I was first diagnosed w/ pmr in 2001..originally on prednisone then added methotrexate to taper off prednisone... I was in remission for about 1 yr only using otc meds... In ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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polymyalgia
Have there been any studies done in the use of Remicade infusions for severe polymyalgia? My mom has the disease and cannot take prednisone due to side effects. She has ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Polymyalgia AND Fibromyalgia
My wife has been diagnosed with Polymyalgia and Fibromyalgia (high sed. rate, trigger points, pain in arms, legs, groin & etc.) She has been on prednisone for apprx. 9 mo. ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Polymyalgia and Prednisone
My mom 77 has been diagnosed with polymyalgia, she recently got off of prednisone about 2 months ago. The pain has returned and she has not gone back to the ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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methotrexate
I just started treatment with methotrexate. Since my first dose, I have been having terrible stomach pain, nausea and diarehha. Will this eventually subside, or this is part of the ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Exercise for PMR
Is it safe to start an exercise program such as water aerobics if you have Polymyalagia Rheumatica? Yes...
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Re: Polymyalgia Rheumatica
What is the connection between polymyalgia rheumatica and occasional occurence of gout? Is mild exercise recommended such as walking or swimming? Thank you. There is no connectin between ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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Re: polymyalgia rheumatica
I have Celiac's Disease and my aunt has Polymyalgia Rhuematica and I wondered if it could be an auto-immune disease side effect, in case she might have CD also. If ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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Rituximab and PMR
I've been treated for pmr/connective tissue disease for 4 years.After being on low dose prednisone for three years, I've been off it for one year while taking 20 mg methotrexate/week ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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