Question

A 68-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of bilateral aching and morning stiffness in her shoulders, hips, and neck. The stiffness lasts for over an hour. She also reports feeling generally unwell and fatigued. Her ESR is 70 mm/hr. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)

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Osteoarthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Fibromyalgia

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Hypothyroidism

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of bilateral aching and morning stiffness in her shoulders, hips, and neck. The stiffness lasts for over an hour. She also reports feeling generally unwell and fatigued. Her ESR is 70 mm/hr. What is the most likely diagnosis?