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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder that results in muscle pain and stiffness in the body. It especially effects the shoulders, arms, hips, and thighs. Often, many people who have PMR (about 15%) also develop another syndrome called giant cell arteritis (GCA). GCA results in inflammation and swelling of arteries, most commonly in the head. If not treated quickly, GCA may cause permanent blindness.
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