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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Diagnosis and management of PMR.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
Rheumatology

Clinical Guidelines

British Society for Rheumatology guideline on management of polymyalgia rheumatica
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CKS: Polymyalgia rheumatica
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CKS: Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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Guidelines for the Management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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NICE guideline [NG180]
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