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PMR/GCA patient asking about headaches

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (17)
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@jasharum

How did you know you had GCA? I had a negative right temporal artery biopsy. My doc told me he "doesn't think have GCA". However, I have have intermittent head pain from time to time. On 5mg Prednisone currently and will start Kevzara soon. I was diagnosed one year ago.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 3 11:22am

Welcome @jasharum, You might find the following discussion helpful.
-- Temporal biopsies to diagnose GCA: What's your experience?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gca-biopsies/
If you haven't seen a rheumatologist, you might want to check with one. Does your intermittent head pain occur on both sides of your head? Have you had any eye problems?

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scottschooley | @scottschooley | 4 days ago

I also had the biopsy. It was negative but my Dr. Asked me if I wanted to treat it because I have all the systems and I said yes.

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