PMR Blood Tests: ESR, CRP, and More
No single test proves PMR. Learn how ESR/CRP and other labs (CBC, CMP, CK, TSH) support diagnosis and safe treatment monitoring.
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods for PMR: What to Eat (and Why)
A practical PMR diet guide: best anti-inflammatory foods, how to build meals, protect bones on steroids, and simple recipes and shopping lists to support daily relief.
Long-Term Steroid Risks in PMR: Prevention, Monitoring, and Safer Tapering
Taking prednisone for polymyalgia rheumatica long term? Learn the real risks — bone loss, diabetes, hypertension, cataracts/glaucoma, infection, GI issues, mood/sleep changes, adrenal suppression — and how to cut them with a prevention plan, smart monitoring, and timely steroid-sparing therapy.