The Rheumatologist performed a biopsy on his temporal artery and confirmed GCA. He was on IV prednisone while in the hospital. When we met with doctor after release from hospital the doctor said he had PMR. My husband has fusion of his thoracic vertebrae. The doctor prescribed an 18 month course of prednisone. He seemed to do well first few months but I have noticed a change in his condition plus bizarre discolouration on some of the veins near where biopsy was performed. I put a call into doctor’s office to advance follow up appointment set for late September as something is not right. Thank you for your reply.