Polymyalgia Rheumatica for Seniors: A Practical Guide to Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, Pain Management, Recovery, and Long-Term Health - Softcover

Silvers, Tammy M.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798161248522

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Struggling with shoulder and hip pain, morning stiffness, or a new polymyalgia rheumatica diagnosis? This practical guide helps you understand PMR, manage treatment safely, and get back to the life you enjoy.

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) can turn simple tasks like getting out of bed, dressing, or raising your arms into a daily struggle. It is often mistaken for normal aging or arthritis, and treatment with prednisone brings its own questions and worries. Polymyalgia Rheumatica for Seniors explains everything in clear, reassuring language, so you can work confidently with your doctor and take control of your recovery.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• What PMR is, who it affects, and why it causes pain and stiffness
• Key symptoms, and how PMR differs from rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis
• How PMR is diagnosed, including ESR and CRP blood tests and ultrasound
• The warning signs of giant cell arteritis, and why vision changes are urgent
• How prednisone works, why tapering must be gradual, and why steroids should never be stopped suddenly
• How to manage steroid side effects such as weight gain, high blood sugar, bone loss, and sleep changes
• Other treatment options, including methotrexate and newer biologic therapies
• Gentle exercises and daily strategies for easing pain and morning stiffness
• Nutrition for strong bones and muscles, including calcium, vitamin D, and protein
• How to recognize and handle relapses and flare-ups
• When to call your doctor, and the right questions to ask

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or are navigating a long steroid taper, this book gives you the knowledge and confidence to protect your mobility, strength, and independence.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798161248522
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 149