Care and mobility considerations

A person’s care and mobility needs should be assessed in relation to their symptoms and response to treatment.

Depending on the severity of the symptoms, a person may have difficulties with the following activities-:

Self- care

Getting in and out of bed, washing, bathing including getting in and out of the bath, going to the toilet, dressing and undressing, preparing a meal, walking in the house, and climbing stairs.

Mobility

Walking on the flat may be impaired by muscle pain and stiffness.

However, response to treatment is usually quite rapid; the person feels better in a matter of days rather than weeks. These needs may be present for a short time only and that is usually a few weeks at the most.

In summary, treatment should alleviate the symptoms and the person should have few or no care needs arising from Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR).

Amended November 2008