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Polymyalgia rheumatica and another condition known as giant cell arteritis are alike in many ways.

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You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the email. Many people who have one of these conditions also have symptoms of the other. Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition.

Giant cell arteritis can cause headaches, vision troubles, jaw pain and scalp tenderness. Tendinopathy is a term for any condition that affects a tendon. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, we will only use your protected health information as outlined in our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Most people who get polymyalgia rheumatica are older than It rarely affects people younger than This condition is related to another inflammatory condition called giant cell arteritis. Causes Acute strains can be caused by one event, such as using poor body mechanics to lift something heavy.

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To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, we may combine your email and website data with other information we have about you. Experts don't know the cause of polymyalgia rheumatica. Giant cell arteritis causes swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, in the lining of blood vessels called arteries.

This inflammation often affects the arteries in the temples. Overview A muscle cramp is a sudden, unexpected tightening of one or more muscles. They might include:. See a doctor if your symptoms worsen despite treatment — especially if your pain becomes intolerable, or you experience numbness or tingling.

Sometimes, fever and weight loss may be the first symptoms. Muscle spasms Swelling Muscle weakness When to see the doctor Mild strains can be treated at home. But it also can affect other medium and large blood vessels, such as those to the heart.

Tendons are cords that attach muscle to bone. Tendinopathy, which can cause pain and tenderness, is common. Certain genes and gene changes might raise the risk of polymyalgia rheumatica. Exercising or working hard, especially in heat, can lead to muscle cramps.

Symptoms are most often worse in the morning. It is often caused by overuse or repeated movement and tends to affect certain tendons in the arm or leg. It causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness, mainly in the shoulders and hips. Symptoms include headaches, jaw pain, trouble seeing and scalp tenderness.

Some people have polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis. We use the data you provide to deliver you the content you requested. The symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica most often affect both sides of the body. But genes may be part of the cause.

Symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica pol-e-my-AL-juh rue-MAT-ih-kuh may begin quickly or come on over several days to weeks. If not treated, polymyalgia rheumatica can lead to a stroke or blindness. Some medicines and illnesses also might cause muscle cramps.

Sometimes called a charley horse, a muscle cramp can be very painful.