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Recently Diagnosed With GCA - Still Experiencing Pain
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 31 8:07am | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Hi All,
Covid vaccine gave me PMR and as of 4 days ago I was experiencing GCA. I’m on 60 mg prednisone and feel gross/ sick. I knew as soon as my temples were painful and headaches what it was and immediately saw doctor. I get vertigo with the headaches as I did after the Covid vaccine. Asking doctor tomorrow if I can use 40 mg prednisone instead. Waiting on approval for the rights meds as my insurance already denied one and I can’t much blame them due to extremely high price. Looking to go back on mextrotrate. Rather loose my hair than my eyes. SMH.
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So sorry you are in the worst spot on your journey. How you taper is very important. On a 5 year journey, myself. I used the anti inflammatory diet to help my body conquer this disease. It at least is positive, makes you feel better and gives you something to focus on. Support groups allowed me to see what other doctors recommended which helped me to know I was on the right path. Keep good notes, I wish I did, helps you find the answer for you quicker.