Hey, the general experience was good. Initially we were going to biopsy both sides, but the vascular doc suggested we just do one side, the one that hurt the most. Thought was if it happened again, wouldn't be able to get another one. Very minimal incision discomfort was about it.
My symptoms started as bilateral neck pain ( left side of neck has hurt for years) that moved into back of my head, stabbing pain in my right temple, then jaw pain and stiffness. Day 3 my vision blurred. I got this feeling of doom, thought I was having a stroke. That's what got me to the ED. My distance vision is still slightly off, my glasses do help. Have not had any more symptoms since my dose was bumped.
Good luck, thoughts and prayers your way.