@pargeo47
One more thing. I went back and checked and they have not tested his magnesium levels. Can I ask why they're checking yours and if you think it's important his be checked? I can ask for it. One thing they're now good about is doing pretty much anything I ask. After what we've been through.

Also, these are the tests they've given him since he developed GCA in Feb 2024 - anything jump out at you?:
2/13/2024 –
comprehensive metabolic panel (no magnesium) – BUN a little high
Vit D level – normal
Phosphate – normal
Serum protein electrophoresis – Alpha 2 a little high (normal .50-.90 – his result .97)
Urinalysis – RBC/HPF said value 4-10 abnormal (no one said anything about this)
ANCA panel – normal

4/6/2024 – thyroid ultrasound – found 2 thyroid nodules, will get biopsy in August (2.0x1.8x2.5cm) (1.1x0.8x1.1 cm)

5/6/2024 – white blood cell differential – cholesterol is up some, per dr, good HDL is up also. Platelets a little low, not worrisome (per doctor) – repeat in 2 weeks
In reading labs, Myeloid Precursors Abs Auto high at 0.19 (normal 0.01-0.07)

6/11/2024 – white blood cell differential – note from doctor labs overall stable.

6/11/2024 – complete blood count – RDW, CV high 16.0 (normal 11-14.5%); RDW, SD 57.7 high (normal 36-50); Platelet count a little low at 134 (normal 140-375.

We’ve had ESR and CRP tests done every two weeks, then tapering down the prednisone as levels remain stable.