Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Therapy

General measures

• Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use).
• Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day).

Nutritional medicine

• Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
• Observance of the following nutritional medical recommendations:
  • Avoid foods high in arachidonic acid (animal foods such as pork and pork products, tuna)!
  • Diet rich in:
    • Fruits and vegetables (i.e. 5 servings of vegetables and fruits (400-800 g) per day).
    • Omega-3 fatty acids (sea fish; i.e. fish once or twice a week).
• Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
• See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
• Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.

Sports Medicine

• Endurance training (cardio training) and strength training (muscle training).
• Functional training, rehabilitation sports and especially slow sports reduce pain and improve mobility in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases
• In general, sports with slow movements – such as Nordic walking – are more suitable, and the training sessions should be frequent and short for this.
• If many joints are inflamed, offers exercise therapy in warm water.
• Preparation of a fitness or training plan with suitable sports disciplines based on a medical check (health check or athlete check).
• Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.