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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The guide you need to be able to tell your doc your story and find get answers once and for all!

⏱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'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 10 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to step up and partner with their doctor. Connected Rheumatology is based in Dallas, Texas and provides stateoftheart, personalized rheumatology care for anyone with confirmed or suspected rheumatic, autoimmune or musculoskeletal conditions.

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