Question

A 68-year-old man presents with gradually worsening bilateral shoulder and hip girdle stiffness, particularly in the morning, lasting more than 1 hour. He feels tired but has no true muscle weakness. ESR and CRP are markedly elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Polymyalgia rheumatica

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Osteoarthritis

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Polymyositis

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Fibromyalgia

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents with gradually worsening bilateral shoulder and hip girdle stiffness, particularly in the morning, lasting more than 1 hour. He feels tired but has no true muscle weakness. ESR and CRP are markedly elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?