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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Diagnosis Of Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Dr.     Bhanu Partap MD

I am 74 years old. My blood pressure is 160 over 75 heart rate 96. Started long-term decreasing dose iof prednisone in January due to 3rd diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica. My blood pressure... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhanu Partap ( Cardiologist)
Dr.  Karl Logan MD

Does having Korea as a 12 year old and polymyalgia rheumatica at 53 have any connection? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Karl Logan ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Chobufo Ditah MD

Today the doctor diagnosed my partner with polymyalgia rheumatica? What is the treatment other than using steroids? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kathy Robinson MD

I have been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica and I am prescribed 7.5 mg Prednisolone daily. Why do my eyes continually run and my eyelids feel very heavy? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kathy Robinson ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

i have pain behind the right knee walking is difficult, but it is not painful sitting, the leg is a bit swollen; I have suffered from polymyalgia rheumatica but the shoulders are not painful now ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Amarnath MD

my mother is 78 years old and has been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica with a sed rate of ... 40 years old, could this have anything to do with her most recent diagnosis? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amarnath ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

I have a diagnosis of polymyalgia and I am taking 5mgs of prednisolone daily. My esr is within normal limits. I get really cols sweats on and off during the day and cramps in my lower legs at night ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi MD

I am being tested for Polymyalgia Rheumatica. The symptoms began shortly after starting Pravastatin ... to take a Statin for protection. Has there been evidence of a link between the Polymyalgia... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vandana Andrews MD

polymyalgia rheumatica. She also has very itch skin and a creeping feeling of her skin - all over. She has ... previous to this diagnosis and before any medication was given. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vandana Andrews ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

My dad is 93 and has had a history of polymyalgia rheumatica. He has been treated successfully in ... the diagnosis? Thank you. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal ( General & Family Physician)