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@michik

Thank you all for your quick responses. It is really helpful and I so appreciate it. I have not been referred to a rheumatologist as yet. Where I live it takes a long time to get on the lists. At least my vision is no longer blurry since I have upped the dosage to 17 mg which is a relief. As soon as possible I'll connect with my GP. If anything worse develops I'll go to the ER. Thanks again very much.

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seniormed | @seniormed | 1 day ago

You made the best decision in the
situation we are in with diminished access to doctors in urgent situations. Our local ERs
have half day waits and are full of
respiratory illnesses.
Most urgent is to see an ophthalmologist for an exam.
When you get in contact with your PCP they could at least send you to the lab for inflammation test screen in the meantime. If the eye doctor can’t readily biopsy you an ultrasound can be helpful in diagnosis. Request a timely appointment with a rheumatologist as they have the most experience managing higher
doses needed if you have vasculitis.

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