@khmc, @katclub and @colleenyoung Not wanting to frighten you, @katclub , but as a new GCA patient, it's important that you heed @khmc's comment on glaucoma and GCA/Prednisone. YES, all true! I've got glaucoma now, which started a few years ago and has recently escalated rather quickly over the last six months. My Opthamologist first suggested I use OTC Systane gel 4 x daily, and later prescribed Monoprost to be used at bedtime as well because the eye pressure had risen. Last month, the Opthamologist prescribed yet another eyedrop, Azara, 2 x daily, and wants to see me again in only 2 months because my numbers had risen once more, in a short period of time. So now I'm using three kinds of eyedrops daily!
It's very important that you have regular eye care, @katclub.