What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Usually, but not always, patients suffering from GCA also suffer from Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Significance of Early Recognition and Early Diagnosis
The conditions are generally curable, provided they are detected early and thus treated promptly:
Symptomatrix = Early recognition
Practice shows that it is not always possible to determine the mutual connection in complaints and consequently to recognise GCA and PMR timely.
Symptomatrix and GP
Without doubt the family doctor is the right person for a diagnosis or referral to a specialist for the purpose.
Filling out and printing the Symptomatrix
Complaints such as headaches, stiffness and fever are quite common.
Feedback Symptomatrix
Our Symptomatrix for early recognition of symptoms of GCA and PMR has been available since 2003
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