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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 13 9:52am | Replies (217)
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@spacecadetta

I know you wrote this a long time ago, but I’m in my 40’s and having symptoms of GCA and docs not taking me seriously due to age. What were your symptoms please, if you don’t mind sharing.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 24, 2021

Hello @spacecadetta, Welcome to Connect. I don't think @prednisone4gca is following the discussion but hopefully other members can share their experience and offer some thoughts. Being in your 40's is young for having GCA but I would hope your doctors take your symptoms seriously. Here is some information you might find helpful as it sound like it could be similar to what you are experiencing.

What is the difference between Takayasu’s and giant cell arteritis?: https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/mcm_faq/what-is-the-difference-between-takayasus-and-giant-cell-arteritis/

Can you share a little more about your symptoms?

Here's a YouTube video from the Vasculitis Foundation on TAK

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