Polymyalgia and Fibromyalgia

[piglette]

There was an article in Telegraph today by James le Fanu (Too Many Pills). He was comparing polymyalgia and fibromyalgia because of Kirsty Young having Fibro. He said this about polymyalgia. It would be nice if a few more doctors would deploy their skills and get a rewarding opportunity:

“There are few more rewarding opportunities for doctors to deploy their skills than with the inflammatory muscle condition polymyalgia. The symptoms of painful limitation of movement of the neck and shoulders are characteristic, the diagnosis is readily confirmed by a simple blood test, and the patient’s prompt response to treatment with steroids verges on the miraculous.”

[SheffieldJane]

Hurrah!

[scats in reply to SheffieldJane]

Wow! Did I actually read that?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

If only...

[Louisepenygraig]

Doesn't that sound easy 😂

[Telian]

Nice one!

[HeronNS]

Well, except for the 20% who don't have the right blood levels.... But otherwise, what a nice positive way to describe this disease to the medical profession!

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Yes there has been quite a debate going on in various newspapers and magazines recently prompted by Kirsty's condition, just hope the medics read it!

[MakingDo]

he needs a punch in the face .... what do you mean, pred side effects? what irrational anger? 😤