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GCA and balance problems?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 8 6:38am | Replies (9)

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My primary physician is at Mayo.
I was diagnosed on August 4 2025. I had no headache or muscle aches, just double vision. It went undiagnosed for 2 weeks. Then finally went to ER. They knew right away. Sed rat and CRP were very high. I had no problem with balance at all.
I have diabetes so the prednisone was bad for me, had to be on a strict diet and use insulin (new for me) Now I'm on methotrexate and Actemera. It is working. One flare in Feb but a few weeks of prednisone and added methotrexate and that worked. I appreciate this group. My rheumatologist at Mayo is great. And has helped me through this journey.

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@sandralbrooks my headaches came back after being off prednisone and a temp for seven weeks went back on prednisone 20 mg added methotrexate only got down as far as 15 mg on the prednisone and the headaches are returning. I just want one day where I feel well. I also have double vision and poor balance and my blood work does not show anything. I’m being treated by diagnosis of symptoms only.