Polymyalgia rheumatica

polymyalgia-rheumatica · society: ACR/EULAR

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Summary

First joint EULAR/ACR recommendations for management of polymyalgia rheumatica, developed using GRADE methodology. Provides 8 overarching principles and 9 specific recommendations covering baseline workup, glucocorticoid dosing and tapering, IM methylprednisolone alternative, early methotrexate use, exclusion of TNF inhibitors, and exercise. Emphasizes individualized minimum-effective GC dosing and shared decision-making rather than fixed schedules.

Current guideline: ACR/EULAR 2015 PMR Guideline · download Anki sub-deck

Versions

• 2015 · ACR/EULAR — ACR/EULAR 2015 PMR Guideline
  • Read the guideline: html · PubMed · Anki deck

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• 2015 · ACR/EULAR