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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
& Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
A very painful disease that can remove you from the work force for weeks - months - years - or permanently!
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Symptoms of PMR include persistent stiffness and deep pain in the neck, shoulders, hips, hands and pelvis. Symptoms differ; the disease often strikes suddenly, overnight in some cases. At other times, patients have noticed a gradual "unwell, flu-like" illness overtaking them, including fever, weakness, and weight loss, that can appear a week or two just before the onslaught. Very little is known about PMR.
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What is Giant Cell Arteritis?
A very painful disease that can cause irreversible blindness or stroke!
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Symptoms of GCA include severe headaches, cranium artery swelling, jaw pain, and vision abnormalities. Physical examination may reveal an abnormal temporal artery inflamed and tender to the touch, along with reduced pulse rate. Because of the risk of irreversible blindness, a physician should be consulted immediately upon experiencing any of these symptoms. Very little is known about GCA.
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