Website: http://www.pmrgca.co.uk/group-pages/shropshire/
Email: shropshire@pmrgca.org.uk
Contact Form: http://www.pmrgca.co.uk/contact-us/shropshire
Telephone: 0300 999 5090(General Enquiries)
Helpline: 0300 111 5090 (Free Helpline staffed by volunteers Monday -Friday 9 am-4 pm. If your call is not answered please leave a message so that we can return your call)
Address: PMRGCAuk at: BM PMRGCAuk London WC1N 3XX
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) are linked rheumatic conditions that are little known by the public and have been poorly understood in medicine, although scientific interest in them is now increasing. They can strike separately, but often together, and usually affect older people. They cause severe pain and discomfort and the standard treatment is long-term use of corticosteroids. Undiagnosed and untreated GCA can lead to catastrophic sight loss, although this is easily prevented if caught in time.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica & Giant Cell Arteritis UK (PMRGCAuk) is a registered charity established to meet the needs of people with these debilitating conditions, their friends, families and helping professionals.
PMRGCAuk promotes awareness, support & research.
Shropshire meetings will be held quarterly at different venues around the county. Please look at this link for meetings in Shropshire http://www.pmrgca.co.uk/events or contact Joan by email Joan at shropshire@pmrgca.org.uk
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