Pathology: Which are true for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR); you can select multiple?
a) It is associated with proximal muscle weakness
b) It is associated with muscle stiffness in the neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, and thighs.
c) Flu-like symptoms
d) Is a chronic illness
c) High % of iron in blood

Question

Which are true for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR); you can select multiple?
a) It is associated with proximal muscle weakness
b) It is associated with muscle stiffness in the neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, and thighs.
c) Flu-like symptoms
d) Is a chronic illness
c) High % of iron in blood

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

a, b, c are true.

But D and C are false because:
d) it's not chronic
c) anemia is a symptom, which is the opposite of high iron.

Pathology

Which are true for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR); you can select multiple? a) It is associated with proximal muscle weakness b) It is associated with muscle stiffness in the neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, and thighs. c) Flu-like symptoms d) Is a chronic illness c) High % of iron in blood

A, b, c are true. But D and C are false because: d) it's not chronic c) anemia is a symptom, which is the opposite of high iron.

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