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Can Polymyalgia Rheumatica Cause Pain Or Stiffness In Wrists Or Knees ?

Premium Questions

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)
Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

Suggested pain remedies for polymyalgia rheumatic ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

then had several blood tests and told my husband that he had polymyalgia rheumatica. I believe that the Effexor has caused the polymyalgia rheumatica. Are there any cases like this that have... View answer

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

I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia rheumatica. So needles to say I have chronic all over body pain and stiffness. I take two zopiclones nightly to sleep however, on days the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.   Sudhir Kumar MD

over. Stiffness all day and night is a problem. Maybe the PMR has returned? I’ve had 2 shots in my back ... stiffness? Does picking up grandchildren aggravate either condition? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Neurologist)
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. Anuj Gupta MD

I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica in 2011; my symptoms seem to be getting worse, especially with walking and stiffness. Also I have trouble bending my knees or just bending over. I get... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anuj Gupta ( Spine Surgeon)