{"product_id":"2940046558425","title":"Polymyalgia Rheumatica, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder\u003cbr\u003eIt causes severe bilateral pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder.\u003cbr\u003eThe cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is not known.\u003cbr\u003eBut it is associated with immune system problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms often include fever, a general feeling of malaise\u003cbr\u003eThere is weight loss and prolonged muscle and joint aches\u003cbr\u003ePain in the shoulder and pelvic girdle develops suddenly or over weeks.\u003cbr\u003eThe average mean onset especially in Northern Europeans is 72 years of age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePMR is diagnosed with a raised ESR and CRP and evidence of synovitis\u003cbr\u003eMost cases of polymyalgia rheumatica is associated with Giant cell arteritis\u003cbr\u003eGlucocorticosteroids are the only known effective treatment\u003cbr\u003eLong term use of steroid requires proper medical management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Polymyalgia rheumatica\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Glucocorticosteroids are the only known effective treatment for Polymyalgia rheumatica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are of little value for the management of this disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack of complete response to recommended doses of prednisone, as well as atypical clinical features (younger age, muscle weakness, peripheral joint disease and predominance of pain with little or no stiffness), should lead to consideration of alternative diagnoses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is little evidence for the efficacy of steroid-sparing agents - e.g., methotrexate or anti-tumor necrosis factor agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethotrexate is the most commonly used corticosteroid sparing agent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManage any residual physical or psychosocial disability caused by the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatients with PMR are frequently elderly and may have mobility problems and difficulty with many aspects of daily living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany patients will benefit from referral to a physiotherapist and occupational therapist for assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonitor response to steroid treatment by:\u003cbr\u003ea. Improvements in symptoms: morning stiffness, proximal hip and girdle pain, disability related to PMR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Adverse events including osteoporotic stress fractures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition of unknown cause which is characterized by severe bilateral pain and morning stiffness of the shoulder, neck and pelvic girdle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is some controversy as to whether or not PMR represents a form of giant cell arteritis (GCA).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, the balance of evidence would appear to suggest that they are two distinct and relatively common diseases which often co-exist and which share many common features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Polymyalgia Rheumatica\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More Facts about Polymyalgia Rheumatica\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Giant Cell Arteritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Vasculitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Rheumatoid Arthritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Osteoarthritis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Fibromyalgia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072448839920,"sku":"2940046558425","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046558425_p0.jpg?v=1764000713","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046558425","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}