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Polymyalgia, rheumatica
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Polymyalgia, rheumatica
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Inflammation affecting the muscles throughout the body most commonly the shoulders, hips and neck
Symptoms may include general muscle aches and pain, muscle and joint stiffness and tiredness
Cause unknown but may be due to an abnormal immune response, heredity or environmental exposures
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but more common in middle age to elderly adults
May be mild to severe
Not life threatening but discomfort can result in reduced quality of life
Treatments
Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy diet
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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