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Other conditions
Is muscular pains throughout the body starting abruptly in the neck and shoulder muscles and then spreading down the back to the buttocks and the thighs accompanied by stiffness, headache, fever and generally feeling unwell.
Cause
The cause is not known, but its is known that the immune system suddenly malfunctions and starts attacking healthy tissue.
Symptoms
Usually develop over the course of a few weeks and can include stiffness, aches and pains around the shoulders and upper arms. Inflammation and swelling may also be present and you may experience tiredness, depression, fever, and loss of appetite.
Diagnosis
A blood test will be done to see if there is inflammation in the body. If there is and you are showing typical signs of PMR this is normally sufficient to confirm the condition.
Treatment
The normal treatment for PMR is steroid tablets.