Question

A 70-year-old woman is diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) based on typical symptoms (bilateral shoulder/hip girdle aching, morning stiffness) and raised ESR/CRP. According to BSR guidelines (referenced by NICE CKS), what is the recommended initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Prednisolone 15mg daily

Answer

Methotrexate 10mg weekly

Answer

Naproxen 500mg BD

Answer

Hydroxychloroquine 200mg BD

Answer

Prednisolone 60mg daily

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman is diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) based on typical symptoms (bilateral shoulder/hip girdle aching, morning stiffness) and raised ESR/CRP. According to BSR guidelines (referenced by NICE CKS), what is the recommended initial treatment?