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Can we make PMR funny ? Can we fight the immune cells involved ?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 7, 2023 | Replies (38)
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@teddyz

This is the first I've heard of the genetic markers.

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nyxygirl | @nyxygirl | May 31, 2023

same here @teddyz unless @tsc is referring to HLA DR4 ? or something else ? do tell !

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Teri | @tsc | Jun 1, 2023

Hi @teddyz and @nyxgirl,
"These disorders occur primarily in patients older than 50..., in women more than men; they are propagated by antigen-driven, cell mediated immune mechanisms that may be associated
with specific genetic markers...
...the highest rates occurring in Scandanavian countries." (Cecil and Goldman's Textbook of Medicine, Chapter on Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica).

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