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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - is a disorder associated with pain in the shoulder and hip. It is considered a seronegative rheumatic disease but the etiology (cause) has not been established. It responds well to steroids (prednisone).

It is associated with temporal arteritis (aka giant cell arteritis), which is a more serious condition.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia mainly affects older people. This article looks at the symptoms and treatment of the condition.

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