Mednet Logo
HomePrimary CareQuestion

How would you manage polymyalgia rheumatica refractory to prednisone, methotrexate and tocilizumab?

2
2 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Rheumatology · Mobile Medical Care Inc

Interesting situation. With PMR, the first question I continue to ask myself is - do I have the right diagnosis? This disease is always rewarding to treat whether you get the thrill of starting steroids to be the hero or starting therapy and having to reassess. You report that there are no signs of ...

Register or Sign In to see full answer

Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Rheumatology · Harvard Medical School

I think @Dr. First Last has raised the issues that need to be made: when PMR does not behave in its usual fashion, it's probably not PMR!

Register or Sign In to see full answer