Polymyalgia Rheumatica Treatment

Can this condition be treated? What Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.

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How to Treat Polymyalgia Rheumatica


Symptoms of PMR will disappear without treatment within several months to years. But, treatment leads to a dramatic improvement. It can occur within 24-48 hours. Treatment usually consists of:

  • Corticosteroid medicine
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs


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