In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson explores polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a common but often underestimated inflammatory condition affecting older adults. Although many clinicians recognise the classic presentation of shoulder and hip girdle stiffness, PMR is far more than a simple musculoskeletal complaint. Its overlap with giant cell arteritis (GCA), the challenges of long-term steroid management and the importance of recognising red-flag symptoms make it a condition that requires careful clinical judgement. Join us as we walk through the typical patient presentation, discuss the underlying inflammatory mechanisms, review current diagnostic approaches and explore practical management strategies, including relapse prevention and steroid-sparing therapies.

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https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/rheumatology/ep-213-polymyalgia-rheumatica.

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