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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 12 hours ago | Replies (43)
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Be careful and monitor yourself for any symptoms of GCA. I treated myself for PMR with acetaminophen for year without knowing I had PMR, and I eventually developed GCA. I had to be hospitalized for transient vision loss. Fortunately my vision was saved. I've been under treatment for 8 months now, and probably have about another 6 on prednisone and more than that on Actemra.
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Tx for the feedback. I am not sure what to expect with GCA. I haven't had any visual problems at all. In fact, before I knee this Dx, I had a Nov ophthalmology appointment...just the usual astigmatism (I don't wear daily glasses)...and new prescription for reading and playing piano. Would an eye surgeon catch something? At some point, I might go with the Prednisone if this condition is not manageable. But the myriad of problems that develop secondary to Prednisone has scared me quite a bit.