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Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 17 hours ago | Replies (375)
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@kmn1957

I'm new here. Just or in 60mg prednisone as a result of swollen temporal artery and history of headaches/ migraines. Blood test showed elevated c- reactive protein. Waiting for more tests to be done. To get a reactive diagnosis of temporal arthritis. My question is are not this and GCA the same thing? It sounds like it isn't from these comments

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kmn1957 | @kmn1957 | 4 days ago

Sorry for my spelling errors. Not sure how to edit them

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pattiobrien111 | @pattiobrien111 | 3 days ago

Hello kmn1957
PMR and GCA are closely linked inflammatory disorders. They can cross over. PMR diagnosis with a 15-20% incidence of developing GCA. Symptomatology is key, but serial lab draws, ultrasound and temporal biopsy’s are crucial to diagnosis. Eye exams are also beneficial in particular if your sight has changed in any manner.
Best to you.

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