{"id":8183,"date":"2025-01-15T08:48:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T08:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medirelaxa.com\/?p=8183"},"modified":"2025-01-15T08:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T08:48:17","slug":"muscular-rheumatism-symptoms-how-to-recognize-the-first-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.medirelaxa.com\/en\/spierreuma-symptomen-hoe-herken-je-de-eerste-signalen\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscular rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: How to recognize the first signs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Muscular rheumatism, also known as polymyalgia rheumatica, is an inflammatory condition that mainly causes muscle pain and stiffness, particularly in the neck, shoulders and hips. Recognizing the early symptoms is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective treatment. In this article, we will discuss what muscular rheumatism is, what symptoms you may experience and how to recognize it. <a href=\"\/en\/#massagestoel\">More info...<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/test.medirelaxa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Spierreuma-symptomen-min.jpg\" alt=\"man with Muscular Rheumatism symptoms in seat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medirelaxa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Spierreuma-symptomen-min.jpg?w=1333&amp;ssl=1 1333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medirelaxa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Spierreuma-symptomen-min.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medirelaxa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Spierreuma-symptomen-min.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medirelaxa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Spierreuma-symptomen-min.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medirelaxa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Spierreuma-symptomen-min.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>What is muscular rheumatism?<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Muscular rheumatism is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system causes inflammation in the muscles and surrounding tissues. The condition is most common in people over the age of 50 and can occur suddenly, often with no apparent cause.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the first symptoms of muscular rheumatism?<\/h2>\n<p>Muscular rheumatism can manifest itself in different ways, but the most common early signs are:<\/p>\n<h4>1. <strong>Muscle pain and stiffness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Mainly in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: The symptoms are often worst in the morning or after a period of rest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feature<\/strong>: Stiffness that persists for more than 30 minutes after getting up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2. <strong>Fatigue<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How does it feel?<\/strong>: A persistent feeling of exhaustion, even after sufficient sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact<\/strong>: Difficulty performing daily activities, such as walking or climbing stairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>3. <strong>Fever and general malaise<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How often?<\/strong>: Mild fever may occur, along with a general feeling of sickness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signal<\/strong>: Often a sign of active inflammation in the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4. <strong>Weight loss<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unexplained weight loss<\/strong>: Can occur without changing your diet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause<\/strong>: Increased energy requirements due to the inflammatory process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>5. <strong>Limited movement<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>: Difficulty raising arms above head or getting up from a chair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consequence<\/strong>: Limitations in daily tasks such as dressing or cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you distinguish muscular rheumatism from other conditions?<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Muscular rheumatism can be similar to other conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia. Here are some key differences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Muscular Rheumatism<\/strong>: Characterized by stiffness and pain that often start suddenly and are concentrated around large muscle groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arthritis<\/strong>: Targets more painful and swollen joints.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fibromyalgia<\/strong>: Is often accompanied by widespread pain, fatigue and sensitivity to touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>MediRelaxa massage chairs: Support for muscle relaxation<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Although muscular rheumatism requires medical treatment, a MediRelaxa massage chair can help reduce stiffness and muscle pain. These chairs offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Targeted massage programs<\/strong>: Specifically designed to relax large muscle groups such as the neck, shoulders and hips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heat function<\/strong>: Promotes blood flow and helps reduce stiffness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air compression<\/strong>: For gentle and comfortable stimulation of tense muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why choose MediRelaxa?<\/strong><br \/>With a massage chair, you can safely and effectively support your muscles and improve your overall well-being without leaving your home.<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment of muscular rheumatism<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Muscular rheumatoid arthritis is often treated with low doses of corticosteroids, which control inflammation. 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