Hello John,
Thanks for your reply. I have read about both conditions, but didn't think I had GCA; however, I do have headaches, which is nothing out of the ordinary for me. In addition to PMR, I also have hypothyroidism, microscopic colitis, some arthritis, and restless leg syndrome, so I usually present as a difficult case. I was having shortness of breath on the higher prednisone doses (I was also under a ton of stress at that time) and was referred for pulmonary testing and a myriad of cardiac tests, resulting only in finding a premature heart beat. Propranolol was prescribed for that. I had vision problems shortly after starting the prednisone, which I told my GP, (and that is listed as a side affect) and she said it's probably the prednisone. If it was GCA, wouldn't the prednisone then help the blurry vision? It's frustrating because the PRM pain has returned, but I'm very concerned about my vision presently.