Osmosis video - Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the muscles and joints, resulting in joint pain and stiffness, usually in the shoulders and hips. Symptoms usually develop in people over the age of 50 and may include fatigue, muscle and joint pain, stiffness, loss of appetite, weight loss, and fever. Treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica focuses on suppressing the immune response, usually with low doses of corticosteroids, such as prednisone. Specific exercises and a healthy diet can also help strengthen the muscles and bones, as well as improve flexibility of the affected joints.