Peter H. Gott, M.D. DEAR DR. GOTT: Please give me some insight on polymyalgia. Within one year, I’ve had three friends diagnosed with it. What causes it? Is it curable? Is it related to fibromyalgia?

Not a month goes by that some patient is not referred to me with a diagnosis of “polyfibromyalgia”. Or “fibromyalgia rheumatica”. Or “polymyalgia”. Say what? But it is easy to be confused. And when a ...

What’s the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia? Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is an autoinflammatory disorder caused by white blood cells attacking the lining of joints. Fibromyalgia (FMS) ...

It may seem counterintuitive, but young and middle-aged fibromyalgia patients report worse symptoms and poorer quality of life than older patients, a study shows. It may seem counterintuitive, but ...

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are related autoimmune conditions that occur primarily in older adults. This review highlights recent ...

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Management involves a multifaceted approach, combining medication, exercise, and therapies ...

This week we are going to continue in our series of rheumatologic conditions to discuss the autoimmune condition called “PMR” or polymyalgia rheumatica. Polymyalgia rheumatica is a syndrome of pain ...