“…Although the biomedical physiology of PMR is not clearly understood, it is believed that excessive inflammation, a disordered immune system, and genetic predisposition may cause the disease [1]. High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), elevated sedimentation rate (ESR), and IL-6 have been observed in patients who have PMR [4,5]. Abnormal white blood cells may be observed as well, including a fall in lymphocytic B, regulatory T, and TH1 cells [1,6].…”