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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 1, 2022 | Replies (21)

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Do not sit on this - tell your physician immediately as the jaw pain when chewing, earache, headache and vision problems are classic symptoms of Giant Cell Arteritis, the companion disorder to PMR. I have it and my mother-in-law had it. Lack of proper treatment can result in blindness or stroke. My doctor told me to get to an ER immediately if I had vision problems. You will most likely need a biopsy of your temporal artery, but treatment, usually a higher dosage of prednisone or other drug, may be started prior to the definitive diagnosis. All the best.

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Thank you for this info. Yes I had the blood work done earlier this morning. The neurologist is referring me to an opthamologist. Fingers crossed. All the best to you as well.