US Medical Term · conditions
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polimialgia Reumática
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Polymyalgia Rheumatica |
| Spanish (Español) | Polimialgia Reumática |
| Chinese (中文) | 風濕性多肌痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 류마티스 다발성 근육통 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Viêm đa cơ dạng thấp |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Polymyalgia Rheumatica |
| Portuguese (Português) | Polimialgia Reumática |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคปวดกล้ามเนื้อรูมาติก |
| Japanese (日本語) | リウマチ性多発筋痛症 |
What it means
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition causing aching and stiffness in the shoulders, neck, upper arms, hips, and thighs, typically in adults over 50. The pain and stiffness are usually worst in the morning and can significantly limit daily activities such as dressing, raising arms, or rising from a chair. It is associated with giant cell arteritis, a serious complication involving inflammation of blood vessels. PMR responds dramatically to low-dose corticosteroids such as prednisone, which are the primary treatment, though long-term use requires monitoring for side effects.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have polymyalgia rheumatica and I can barely lift my arms in the morning because of pain and stiffness.
Tengo polimialgia reumática y por la mañana apenas puedo levantar los brazos por el dolor y la rigidez.
My polymyalgia rheumatica improved dramatically when I started prednisone.
Mi polimialgia reumática mejoró drásticamente cuando empecé a tomar prednisona.
How long will I need to take steroids for my polymyalgia rheumatica?
¿Cuánto tiempo necesitaré tomar esteroides para mi polimialgia reumática?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M35 Other systemic involvement of connective tissueRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026