Polymyalgia rheumatica and Pulmonary embolism

Summary:

Pulmonary embolism is found among people with Polymyalgia rheumatica, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The study analyzes which people have Pulmonary embolism with Polymyalgia rheumatica. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63 people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Polymyalgia rheumatica (pain in many muscles) is found to be associated with 381 drugs and 553 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polymyalgia rheumatica.

What is Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 2,333 drugs and 2,956 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary embolism.

On Jul, 08, 2026

63 people who have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Pulmonary Embolism are studied.

Would you have Pulmonary embolism when you have Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Gender of people who have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and experienced Pulmonary Embolism *:

female: 75.86 %
male: 24.14 %

Age of people who have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and experienced Pulmonary Embolism *:

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 6.35%
Depression: 4 people, 6.35%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 4 people, 6.35%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 4.76%
Prostate Cancer: 3 people, 4.76%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 4.76%
Breakthrough Pain: 3 people, 4.76%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 4.76%
Pain: 3 people, 4.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 4.76%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

Common symptoms for these people *:

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 28.57%
Weakness: 16 people, 25.40%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 15 people, 23.81%
Pain: 14 people, 22.22%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 22.22%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 22.22%
Dizziness: 14 people, 22.22%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 14 people, 22.22%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 13 people, 20.63%
Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 20.63%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take medications and have Pulmonary embolism?

- Check whether Pulmonary embolism is associated with a drug or a condition

Related studies:

Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:

Polymyalgia rheumatica (8,530 reports)
Pulmonary embolism (160,407 reports)

All the drugs that are associated with Pulmonary embolism:

Pulmonary embolism (2,333 drugs)

All the conditions that are associated with Pulmonary embolism:

Pulmonary embolism (2,956 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

The study is based on Pulmonary embolism and Polymyalgia rheumatica, and their synonyms.

Who is eHealthMe?

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