Polymyalgia Rheumatica Center - Pittsburg, CAPittsburg Rheumatologist Doctors for Polymyalgia RheumaticaType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Pittsburg * Ronald G Connolly MD  John Muir Medical Center Hospitalist  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Nishio & Sharma MD  Nishio & Sharma MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Group Rheumatology  Arthritis and Rheumatology Center  Washington Arthritis Center  Hisaka Ohmoto & Charlene Hu MDs  East Bay Rheumatology  Ernest I Katler MD  Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center  Richard R Fong MD  Fremont Medical Group  Barry E Shibuya MD  UC Davis Specialty Clinic  Thomas A McDermott MD  Albert A Ferrari MD  UC Davis Rheumatology  Robert J Deitz MD  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Nancy Lee Carteron MD FACR  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Pacific Heights Medical Group  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Pacific Heights Medical Group  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Weitz Medical Management  Internal Medicine  Mercy Doctors Medical Group  Michael K Chan MD  SOAR Medical  Ephraim P Engleman MD  UCSF Rheumatology  Michael P Stevens MD  Peninsula Medical Center San Mateo Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  Umesh Sab MD  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Medical Specialties  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Medical Specialties  Menlo Medical Clinic  Lipton Kucera & Associates  Peter H Stein MD  Raul J Romea MD  Burlingame Pacifica Medical Group  Medical Specialties Clinic  Medical Specialties Clinic  Medical Specialties Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center  Woodland Healthcare Clinic  UCSF VA Medical Center  Joan T Campagna MD  Peninsula Medical Group  Camino Medical Group Mountain View Clinic  Camino Medical Group Mountain View Clinic  G Ang-Fonte MD  Bruce J Dreyfuss MD  Arthritis Care Center  UC Davis Medical Group Internal & Family Practice Clinic  UC Davis Medical Group Internal & Family Practice Clinic  Mercy Medical Group Medical Specialties  Kaiser Santa Clara Rheumatology  Sutter Medical Foundation Subspecialty  Sutter Medical Foundation Subspecialty  Midtown Internal Medicine Group  Douglas E Roberts MD  Sacramento Rheumatology Consultants  Sacramento Rheumatology Consultants  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  KPMC Santa Teresa Medical Center Rheumatology  Douglas Haselwood MD  Lisa B Kremer MD  E Michael Thelen MD  Kaiser Permanente  Kanwal Khanna MD  Northern California Medical Associates  UC Davis Medical Group Roseville  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Joan V Barber MD  Thaila Ramanujam MD  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel Ave  Lester Miller MD  Gerlie L Papillion MD  Andrew Larsen MD  Neil L Wood MD Inc  Heart Institute  Arthritis Center Pittsburg, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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Polymyalgia RheumaticaRead the Polymyalgia Rheumatica article » What is polymyalgia rheumatica?Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness, affecting both sides of the body, and involving the shoulders, arms, neck, and buttock areas. Patients with polymyalgia rheumatica are typically over the age of 50 years. What causes polymyalgia rheumatica?The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is not known. Recent research has indicated that genetic (inherited) factors play a role in who becomes afflicted with the illness. Theories have included viral stimulation of the immune system in genetically susceptible individuals. Rarely, polymyalgia rheumatica is associated with a cancer. In this setting, the cancer may be initiating an inflammatory immune response to cause the polymyalgia rheumatica symptoms.
What are symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica?The onset of the illness can be sudden. A patient may have a healthy history until awakening one morning with stiffness and pain of muscles and joints throughout the body. These symptoms persist and are often accompanied by an intense sensation of fatigue. Some patients notice a gradual loss of appetite, weight, and energy. Depression can occur.
How is polymyalgia rheumatica diagnosed?The doctor frequently notes muscle tenderness and that the motion of the shoulders is limited by pain. The joints are usually not swollen. However, swelling of the small joints of the hands, wrists, and/or knees can occur. Blood testing for inflammation is generally abnormal, as indicated by a significant elevation in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and/or C-reactive protein. There are no specific tests, however, for polymyalgia rheumatica and X-rays... Recommended Reading Related to Polymyalgia RheumaticaDepression facts
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