Items Tagged ‘inflammatory disorder’

May 29, 2012

Medical Edge: Inflammatory Disorder Treatment Involves Careful Medication Management

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother was just diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. What is it, and what causes the condition? Is the treatment safe? ANSWER: Polymyalgia rheumatica is a treatable inflammatory disorder that causes muscle and joint pain and stiffness. Proper treatment can often improve the symptoms in a matter of days or even overnight. Keeping […]

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