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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 29 8:15am | Replies (26)
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I can’t tell the difference between arthritis pain and PMR pain. To me, they’re all the same.

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wilckdds | @wilckdds | Sep 6, 2023

I don’t know for sure since I’m new to PMR, but I think there is a muscle factor with PMR , but not with arthritis.

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jfannarbor | @jfannarbor | Sep 8, 2023

The way I tell the difference between PMR and arthritis is that PMR is, for me, bi-lateral pain in my hips and shoulder girdles with fatigue for NO reason. Arthritis pain is more related to specific joints and muscles not generalized and not bi-lateral. I don't think of arthritis as associated fatigue but pain. I would love to hear from others about this distinction in my mind.

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