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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Mar 5 11:55pm | Replies (101)

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Has anyone suggested you get an ultrasound of the temporal arteries? I was diagnosed with GCA after a month or so with symptoms that I attributed to other things. It was when the pain got severe that I was sent to urgent care and the MD there immediately suspected GCA and saw a "halo" on ultrasound. I did later have a biopsy which was negative so was tapered off prednisone. Unfortunately within a week of being off prednisone I lost some vision permanently in one eye. Then it was an emergency and I had infusions of 500 mg prednisone 3 consecutive days. It’s good that you are being followed closely. Best wishes to you and please be safe.

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@janb62 the biopsy has been recommended but I declined. I want to see what my optometrist has to say. Thank you very much for your input and concern.