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GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 12 11:08am | Replies (262)
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@virginiaj

I have always worried about GCA while decreasing prednisone. Thank you for this information. It is one of the best explanations I have seen. Like so many things, it sounds as though getting it is not in our control, but dealing with it is.

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Teri | @tsc | Sep 27, 2021

Hi @virginiaj. There are also genetic markers for PMR and GCA, which I haven't seen mentioned very often. These disorders are more common in women and Caucasians, of European ancestry, particularly Northern European. I think you're right - getting the disorder is not in our control. I'm thankful that, for the most part, we have an effective drug to manage symptoms.

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