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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 27 8:38am | Replies (1879)
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@kanedenmk

I have PMR my is very painful,the last 2 nite I am unable to sleep because I have bad headaches all nite long I was wondering If anyone has that problem

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Teri | @tsc | Jul 14, 2022

Hi @kanedenmk, have you been screened for Giant Cell Arteritis, a companion disorder of PMR? Some of the symptoms are terrible headache, trouble seeing, jaw pain, tender scalp. If left untreated it can cause blindness or stroke. About 30% of those with PMR develop GCA.

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