title: [Manifestations of polymialgia rheumatica in elderly].
abstract: In particular in (very) old patients other comorbidities may cover symptoms evoked by polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). By describing three different patients we show that the diagnosis PMR should be considered in the elderly when symptoms are atypical for those belonging to the comorbidity. PMR is an invalidating disease that rapidly reacts to prednisone. Doctors delay results in a later start with adequate treatment. Side effects of pain medication and loss of mobility can be prevented by starting early with adequate treatment.
authors: Geriatrie Gelre Ziekenhuizen Apeldoorn, thans AIOS Geriatrie Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven, Apeldoorn, Nederland, rianne.lindeboom@cze.nl.
authors: Rianne
authors: R
authors: Lindeboom
authors: Sophia E J A
authors: SE
authors: de Rooij
authors: Barbara C
authors: BC
authors: van Munster
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015897:Comorbidity; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D059408:Pain Management; D011111:Polymyalgia Rheumatica / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011241:Prednisone