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@carol75. Hello, Carol. I've had GCA for 2 1/2 years. I don't believe Prednisone is the cause of the blood clots, pain, etc. It helps with those symptoms. I was on massive doses for 1 1/2 years and finally, in the care of a rheumatologist, I was put on Actemra injections once per week. Actemra is much easier on your body than Prednisone, and was developed specifically for GCA. No moon face or weight gain either! I hope you're able to have your Actemra injections soon. Please feel free to message me for any help or support you might want.
Warmly, Laurie