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Suggest Treatment For Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015

Question: Dr Ralf Von Seckendorff. they have diagnosed me with some thng called Rheumetrcia

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please specify diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

the term "Rheumetrcia" doesn't exist in medicine. Could it be rheumatoid arthritis? If there is any doubt please describe your symptoms and upload your medical reports from clinic or office.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (12 hours later)

they called it Polymyalgia Rheumetrcia not sure about the spelling on the last word (hard to make out the spelling)

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Polymyalgia rheumatica to be treated with cortisone immediately

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

thanks, now i know what you mean. Polymyalgia rheumatica needs short term cortisone therapy, then it will get better very soon! I am assuming your treating doctors put you on that.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (7 hours later)

Yes they did, I feel good now and will be on a lower dosage for another month. Thank you for explaining what I'm on (prednisone) and for your follow up. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad you are feeling better

Detailed Answer:
Glad i could help.

Best regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj