Rheumatic polymyalgia is a kind of disease with stiffness of neck and shoulder muscles as the main symptom. Rheumatic polymyalgia cannot be cured by itself in general, but 70%~80% of the patients can be relieved of the symptoms through treatment, and commonly used treatments include general treatment and medication.
1. General treatment: Adhering to exercise can prevent muscle atrophy and avoid further aggravation of the disease. Maintaining a happy mood, eliminating worries about the disease, and using medicines reasonably can reduce the recurrence rate of the disease.
2. Drug treatment: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac can effectively relieve pain and improve the relief of the condition, but long-term use is not recommended; long-term use of glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone in small doses can gradually improve the patient’s symptoms and stabilize the condition. Patients who are intolerant or have contraindications to glucocorticoids can be treated with immune agents such as methotrexate.
Rheumatic polymyalgia cannot be cured by itself, but it can be relieved by general treatment and medication, etc. Patients suffering from rheumatic polymyalgia need to consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying their condition.