title: Polymyalgia rheumatica.
abstract: Early diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica is often difficult. A missed diagnosis and inadequate treatment can result in severe and prolonged disability and expose the patient to the hazards of temporal arteritis. Treatment is effective and relatively straightforward provided that good doctor-patient communication is maintained.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011111:Polymyalgia Rheumatica / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011239:Prednisolone