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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis

This resource contains general information about polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis. It describes symptoms and causes, as well as information about diagnosis, treatment, and other strategies for living with polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis.  

Visit the NIAMS website for the latest information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of a range of health conditions related to arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. You can download or print the information as a PDF to share with others.