Conclusion
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disease that can be severely painful but has a good prognosis. The cause is unknown, but it is related to giant cell arteritis, another inflammatory disease that affects the blood vessels. According to a study, about 15 percent of people who have polymyalgia rheumatica will eventually develop giant cell arteritis. In the same vein, about 50 percent of individuals with giant cell arteritis develop polymyalgia rheumatica. However, it can be managed well with the use of medication. A carefully selected diet paired with regular exercise can also help greatly improve the condition and reduce the side-effects of medication.
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[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18050370/
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[3] http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/83/6/S1505.long
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27425673
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