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Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression
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Jeff I missed this message! yes I have jaw pain , tenderness around my ear, ear pain, I have tinnitus and the ringing has got really loud the last few days. I’ve not contacted my Rheumatologist yet until I get the ultrasound July 1st hard to believe only 1 out of the 4 hospitals near me do this specific ultrasound. I knew nothing about PMR until I started searching temple swelling and found out about GCA I will mention it when I talk to the doctor
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Go to the ER. Don’t wait to see a doctor and mention it. I lost my sight because I did not go to the ER right away. You have GCA which is terribly serious
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Hi @sbtheplumber1, I suggest you contact your Rheumatologist and let her/him know what is going on. Sometimes, when GCA is suspected, doctors prescribe Prednisone before the results of the diagnostic test come in. Your Rheumatologist may be able to get you a temporal artery biopsy before you can get the ultrasound. Remember, if you experience any visual disturbance go to the Emergency Room.