Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR):

1. Could my symptoms be due to polymyalgia rheumatica?
   
   
2. What diagnostic tests might I undergo, and what do they involve?
   
   
3. What do my test results show?
   
   
4. How can PMR affect other conditions I may have?
   
   
5. How likely is it that I also have temporal arteritis?
   
   
6. How frequently should I come in for checkups?
   
   
7. How is PMR typically treated, and which treatments do you recommend for me?
   
   
8. If corticosteroids are recommended for me, what is the dosage and the risks and benefits? How long will I likely need to take these drugs?
   
   
9. Should I alter my diet?
   
   
10. Which exercises should I consider?
    
    
11. Are there any exercises or activities I should avoid?