Polymyalgia Rheumatica

January 1, 2008 by Sandy Robinson  
Filed under Chronic Illnesses

Polymyalgia Rheumatica is a disorder that is a form of arthritis. Many symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica mimic those of Fibromyalgia. The difference is Polymyalgia Rheumatica is diagnosed through blood tests. Polymyalgia patients will show a negative rheumatoid factor in their blood that rules out rheumatoid arthritis and they will have a positive SED rate. To read more about Polymyalgia Rheumatica, you can view the articles below on Associated Content:

Living With Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Self Care for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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