More than three million people will have more money in their pockets this April after the PIP rate rose by 1.7% this month. Increases will also help those on the attendance allowance and ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled new statistics indicating that over 1.1 million adults across the UK are receiving assistance through the Personal Independence Payment (PIP ...

In conclusion, in our experience low dose GC was effective in the majority of PMR patients and the main factor driving response to steroids in PMR was weight, a finding that could help to manage ...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition affecting elderly people and involving the girdles. [1] The mainstay of treatment is oral glucocorticoids (GC), with the recent BSR ...

I recently read this morning that the shingles vaccine, Shingrix, “may have a protective effect against dementia.” It goes on ...

AFP Terpenes, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, may be the basis of a medication for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain relief. This is according to the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness. It usually affects the upper body, including the shoulders, neck, and arms. It also commonly affects the hips. Polymyalgia rheumatica is ...

He says he is always in a lot of pain due to fibromyalgia, neuropathy and a tendon missing in his shoulder. I have two disintegrating discs pressing on nerves in my lower back, which is very painful.

Painkillers and physical therapy offered little relief. She began using a wheelchair. Green has fibromyalgia, a mysterious condition with symptoms of widespread and chronic muscle pain and fatigue.