Polymyalgia Rheumatica Flashcards
1
Q
What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
A
Inflammatory condition which causes pain and stiffness in shoulders, pelvic girdle and neck
2
Q
Polymyalgia rheumatica has strong link to?
A
Giant Cell Arteritis
3
Q
Presentation of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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Pain and stiffness in shoulders, pelvic girdle and neck
Worse in morning
Worse with rest or inactivity
Interfere with sleep
Takes 45 minutes to ease in morning
4
Q
Diagnosis for Polymyalgia Rheumatica is based on?
A
Clinical presentation
Response to steroids
Excluding differentials
5
Q
Treating Polymyalgia Rheumatica
A
Prednisolone
6
Q
Steroid Management?
A
Steroid dependence occurs after 3 weeks and risk of abruptly stopping = adrenal crisis
Sick Day Rules
Treatment Card
Osteoporosis prevention
PPI for Gastroprotection
