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Is swelling of lymph nodes and lower face part of PMR experience?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 29, 2025 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
@lally I think she did that as a precaution. It seems like most GCA treatments are for around 60mg of prednisone. So she may have done this as a "bridge" until you get the biopsy/diagnosis. My understanding from reading some of the posts is that GCA vision issues can happen suddenly, including blindness.
Good Luck!
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@terrym Thanks for your input. The rheumatologist who services our hospital has requested a diagnostic scan for me, and I have had the biopsy done, so it looks like I will be getting the necessary follow-up. I certainly got the impression from the on-line research I have done that one can't risk ignoring potential GCA symptoms.