Rarely: Hives are rarely if ever caused by laundry detergent although may get a contact or irritant dermatitis from it. I often caution people about using fabric softener or anti-static strips which tend to increase the itching. For most cases of hives, oral antihistamine up to 4 doses per day would be the first choice. ...Read more.
Polymyalgia rheumatica is closely related to giant cell arteritis, another inflammatory disorder. Giant cell arteritis is characterized by progressive inflammation of many arteries of the body.
Polymyalgia rheumatica affects adults 55; the female:male ratio is 2:1. Because polymyalgia rheumatica is closely associated with giant cell arteritis (see Giant Cell Arteritis), some authorities consider the two disorders to be different phases of the same process.ultiple myeloma: In polymyalgia rheumatica, monoclonal gammopathy is absent. Fibromyalgia: In polymyalgia rheumatica, symptoms are more localized, ESR is typically elevated, and pain is present with palpation and range of motion (active and passive) of the shoulders, even when the patient is distracted.