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Polymyalgia rheumatica


 

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - is a disorder associated with pain in the shoulder and hip. It is considered a seronegative rheumatic disease but the etiology (cause) has not been established. It responds well to steroids (prednisone).

Related Topics:
Seronegative - Rheumatic disease - Prednisone

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It is associated with giant cell arteritis which is a more serious condition.

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