Vasculitis

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica is a type of vasculitis that's closely related to giant cell arteritis (see above).Itmostly occurs inadults over 50 and is more common in women than men.

It can cause:

pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck and hips, which is often worse after waking up
a high temperature (fever)
extreme tiredness
loss of appetite and weight loss
depression

The main treatment is steroid medication , whichis usually used in lower doses than for giant cell arteritis.

It's very rare in the UK. It affects the main artery from the heart, as well asthe major arteries branching off it.

It can cause:

extreme tiredness
a high temperature (fever)
weight loss
muscle and joint pain
dizziness
shortness of breath
painful, numb or cold limbs

Treatment is usually with steroid medication .

The Vasculitis UK website has more information about Takayasu arteritis .

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dez 2018

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