Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders, neck, upper arms, thighs, and hips. Signs and symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica usually occur quickly — within two weeks. It primarily affects people older than 50.
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About 6 per 10,000 people develop PMR in the US each year. Lifetime risk is about 2% for women and 1% for men.
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