what is polymyalgia rheumatica?

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what is polymyalgia rheumatica?

two weeks a go i had a pueumococcal shot now for the last 6 days ihave bad pain in my lags and a am seeing a doctor thay do not now what is wrong can any help

2007-11-22 20:32:51 · 2 answers · asked by debbierodway 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Was their a underlying health reason for having this Pnuemococcal shot or are they just giving it anyway these days? Usually it is reserved for certain categories of people.

2007-11-23 03:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is is a relatively common cause of widespread aching and stiffness in older adults. Have a look at this site it should give you some info http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/pmr_new2.asp

2007-11-23 04:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by denkarma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋