How Do You Diagnose Polymyalgia Rheumatica And Treatments Encinitas

How Do You Diagnose Polymyalgia Rheumatica in Encinitas, CA?

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd

Dr. Peter Lloyd at Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, CA, is a board-certified rheumatologist with years of experience diagnosing polymyalgia rheumatica. The specific cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is unknown, so there is no single, specific diagnostic test. However, blood tests can reveal elevated levels of specific inflammatory markers, like C-reactive protein and other tell-tale signs. Dr. Lloyd brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to every interaction with a patient, and he can help you identify the underlying causes of a variety of symptoms. If he suspects you may be living with polymyalgia rheumatica, he can offer … Continue reading

Get relief from neck pain; Encinitas CA specialist offers many treatment options that you can trust

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd

If you literally have a pain in your neck, Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) may be to blame. PMR is characterized by muscle pain and stiffness in areas such as the neck, shoulders, and hips. This inflammatory condition can be so debilitating that it affects your ability to do everyday tasks, such as bathing and getting dressed, and patients with PMR are vulnerable to giant cell arteritis. Neck pain relief in Encinitas CA at Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center frees you from the stiffness, and feverishness and malaise that often accompanies this disease, improving your quality of life. The power of effective, … Continue reading

Experience a dramatic turnaround in your symptoms with treatment for Polymyalgia Rheumatica in Encinitas CA

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd

Symptoms and Treatment for Polymyalgia Rheumatica in Encinitas CA area

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a common yet still elusive condition. The cause of PMR’s characteristic muscle pain and stiffness is largely a matter of speculation, and its symptoms are frequently confused with other conditions such as fibromyalgia. Since board-certified rheumatologists like Dr. Peter Lloyd specialize in diagnosing and treating joint-, muscle-, and bone-related diseases, they recognize PMR when they see it, and can expertly manage both it, as well as recognize a serious condition associated with polymyalgia rheumatica: giant cell arteritis (GCA). Treatment for Polymyalgia Rheumatica starts with diagnostics you can trust in Encinitas CA. Research suggests that PMR is … Continue reading

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How Do You Diagnose Polymyalgia Rheumatica in Encinitas, CA?

Get relief from neck pain; Encinitas CA specialist offers many treatment options that you can trust

Experience a dramatic turnaround in your symptoms with treatment for Polymyalgia Rheumatica in Encinitas CA

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