Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR): clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR): clinical features. Age >50 years, Duration >2 weeks. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Core inclusion criteria
- Age >50 years
- Duration >2 weeks
- Aching bilateral shoulder or pelvic girdle or both
- Morning stiffness lasting >45 minutes
- Evidence of acute phase response
Core exclusion criteria
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Epidemiological features
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Clinical features
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Associated features
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References
- Ughi N, Sebastiani GD, Gerli R, et al. The Italian Society of Rheumatology clinical practice guidelines for the management of polymyalgia rheumatica. Reumatismo 2020; 72:1-15.
- Dasgupta B, Borg FA, Hassan N, et al. BSR and BHPR guidelines for the management of polymyalgia rheumatica. Rheumatology 2010; 49:186-190.
