Anyone ever heard of polymyalgia rheumatica?

Question

My uncle was diagnosed with this disease recently. I looked up information about it on the internet. But I was wondering if anyone has firsthand knowledge on the disease. We were told that people with Scandinavian heritage are more likely to get polymyalgia rheumatica, I would like to know if this is true.

Answer 1

This disease is more likely to affect women then men. It attacks the autoimmune system after a virus . He has a good chance of recovery even though it can take months it is 1 f those diseases they are not real sure which virus triggers it. I dnt no wheather because he is scandinavian heritage if it has anything to do with it ....wish ur uncle the best & hope he recovers soon. i woz recently dignosed with this problem myself & they have given me anti-inflammatories to help with the musle ache. they have told me to get plenty of rest & i will eventually recover.