title: Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis: how best to approach these related diseases.
abstract: Each of these painful disorders can be challenging to diagnose, and many patients have both. Adequate glucocorticoid dosing and gradual tapering are key to treatment success.
authors.affiliation: Truesdale Health, Fall River, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Angela C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Rapoport
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011111:Polymyalgia Rheumatica / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone