Polymyalgia rheumatica is usually treated with a low dose of an oral corticosteroid, such as prednisone.

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Most people with polymyalgia rheumatica need to continue the corticosteroid treatment for one to two years.

CNN: Polymyalgia rheumatica

About 10 percent of people who successfully finish corticosteroid treatment will have a relapse within 10 years of the initial treatment.

CNN: Polymyalgia rheumatica

If this is the case, you may need prescription antihistamines and nasal sprays, which shrink swollen tissue, as well as corticosteroid nasal sprays, which fight the underlying inflammation.

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Its report also said Armstrong made a "financial agreement" to bury a positive test for a banned substance and accused the team of falsifying prescription records to cover corticosteroid use by Armstrong.

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