Polymyalgia Rheumatica Center - San Bernardino, CASan Bernardino 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 San Bernardino * San Bernardino Medical Group  LLUHC Rheumatology  LLUHC Rheumatology  LLUHC Rheumatology  LLUHC Rheumatology  LLUHC Rheumatology  Beaver Medical Group Redlands  Arthritis Medical Clinic  Arthritis Medical Clinic  Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program  Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program  Arthritis Center of Riverside  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Inland Rheumatology Medical Group  Chaparral Medical Group  Ungsana Ukarapong MD  Bikramjit S Ahluwalia MD Inc  Jaffar A Tremazi MD  Brigid Freyne MD  Samy Metyas MD  Kaiser Permanente Health Care  Arthritis Center of Southern Orange County  Arthritis Center of Southern Orange County  Krishan S Khurana MD  Marilyn G Myers MD  CA Institute for Fibromyalgia  Alexander A Maglunog MD  Alan R Schenk MD  Christine Leehealey MD  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Harbor Arthritis & Medical Clinic  UCI Multispecialty Medical Group  UCI Multispecialty Medical Group  Health Care Partners Arcadia  Drs Fauble & Tan  Lalitha Ananth MD  Gharoon Panahi MD  James R Ryba MD Inc  Kim & Park MDs  E Robert Harris MD  Young R Kim MD  B Burt Rahavi MD  Mitchell C Austin MD  James T Hamilton MD  Naveen Raja DO  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Medical Center  Talbert Medical Group  Anthony Bohan MD  James G Gitlin MD  Dean T Noritake MD  Dean T Noritake MD  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Christine Thai MD  Jimmy H Hwang MD  Joseph I Sandler MD & Cynthia C Sandler PhD  O'Connor & Brown MDs  O'Connor & Brown MDs  Congress Medical Associates  MD-Pro Health Partners  Nancy F Godfrey MD  Lakewood Primary Care  USC Rheumatology Dept  USC Internal Medicine  USC Rheumatology Dept  Rashad Ansari MD  Arthritis Consultants of North County  Arthritis Consultants of North County  White Memorial Medical Group  Healthcare Partners Atlantic Avenue  Sharp Mission Park  Beach Orthopedic Associates  Valerius Medical Group & Research Ctr  Verdugo Rheumatology Medical Group  Stephen L Bland MD  Medical Group Inc  Sam Miguel Clinic  Waggdy W Kades MD  Olympic Orthopedic Group  Great Health Medical Center  Premiere Plastic Surgery  Carol L Young MD  Javeed Ahmed MD  Javeed Ahmed MD  Lakeside Medical Associates  High Desert Medical Group Orthopaedics Dept  Assa Weinberg MD  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation San Bernardino, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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