A 64-year-old woman with PMR on low-dose prednisolone presents with relapse of shoulder girdle pain and stiffness. CRP elevated. Best management?...

Question

A 64-year-old woman with PMR on low-dose prednisolone presents with relapse of shoulder girdle pain and stiffness. CRP elevated. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Increase prednisolone to previous effective dose then taper

Answer

Stop prednisolone immediately

Answer

Start methotrexate only

Answer

NSAIDs only

Answer

Refer for urgent biopsy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): PMR relapse