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Polymyalgia and PMR

2017-12-30 16:07:19
My wife 51, is agonized with a Polymyalgia and PMR . Are the medicines for both of these common? How long does the treatment take? Symptoms are extreme stiffness of upper body, pains in arms and shoulders, shooting pains and low energy levels. Negative RA test.
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Yes, life time till symptoms are there

Answered2017-12-31 02:07:55

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