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Polimialgia reumática - Treatment

Tratamiento:

Aunque no hay ninguna cura para la polimialgia reumática, el tratamiento puede ayudar a evitar que los pacientes resulten inválidos.

Las dosis bajas de corticoesteroides (como la prednisona) pueden aliviar la polimialgia reumática en uno o dos días. La dosis puede reducirse luego lentamente a un nivel muy bajo, pero será necesario continuar el tratamiento durante mucho tiempo, alrededor de 2 a 6 años.

Los corticoesteroides causan una variedad de efectos secundarios que se deben vigilar y manejar cuidadosamente.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

La polimialgia reumática normalmente desaparece por sí sola después de 2 a 6 años. Después de este tiempo, el tratamiento se puede suspender.

Posibles complicaciones:

La polimialgia reumática puede ocasionar discapacidades serias si se deja sin tratamiento.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Solicite una cita con el médico si experimenta debilidad o rigidez persistentes en el área del hombro y el cuello, en especial, si también presenta síntomas de malestar general, como fiebre o dolor de cabeza.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/3/2011
  • Michael E. Makover, MD, professor attending in Rheumatology at the New York University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Unwin B, Williams CM, Gilliland W. Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis. Am Fam Physician; 2006; 74(9):1547-1554.
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