Polymyalgia Rheumatica: A Rheumatologist explains

Polymyalgia Rheumatica, or PMR, is common after the age of 65. Marked by weakness and pain in the shoulders and hips, it can render someone wheelchair bound if not treated! Thankfully, the signs and symptoms are very recognizable, so much so that a rheumatology consult is often not even needed to start treatment! Learn all you need to know about this condition, how to spot and how we treat it to prepare for your doctor's appointment!

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⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 The Productive Rheumatology Appointment Guide
1:51 PMR: What is it? Who gets it? And Why?
3:55 PMR Signs & Symptoms
5:48 Labs in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
7:44 PMR & Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis)
9:27 Treatment of PMR
13:16 What to talk about with your Doc

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👩🏻‍⚕️ About me:
Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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