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A 50-year-old woman presents with a 6-week history of bilateral shoulder and hip girdle pain and stiffness, which is worse on waking and associated with difficulty getting out of bed and raising her arms above her head. She also reports feeling generally unwell and fatigued. Examination reveals restricted active movement of the shoulders and hips due to pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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