Polymyalgia Rheumatica Awareness

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About Course

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips, mostly in people over 65. This course explains the symptoms, its link with temporal arteritis (which needs immediate medical attention), and what steroid treatment involves, based on NHS information.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This is general health awareness training based on published NHS information. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the typical symptoms of PMR, especially prolonged morning stiffness
  • Know the warning signs of temporal arteritis and why it needs immediate help
  • Understand steroid treatment, including why it must not be stopped suddenly
  • Support someone taking long-term steroids safely

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What PMR is and its symptoms
  • Temporal arteritis: a medical emergency to know about
  • Steroid treatment and staying safe

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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