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@issyb

Hi everyone.. need some advice.
Diagnosed with PMR on Feb 1 and have been on 10mg
prednisone since Feb 9 doing very well .
The past two days I have had headaches on the back of my skull & on the top of my skull. Not severe.. sort of burning sensation. I’m worried about temple arteritis/ giant cell arteritis.
I have no pain on my temples, no scalp tenderness and no jaw pain, but I am concerned about head pain, burning radiating from the back of my head to the top of it. … comes and goes.
Rheumatologist appointment on March 3…
Was considering going to the emergency room, but I’m not sure what to do.
Suggestions or advice from anyone would be GREATLY appreciated
Thanks so much

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Replies to "Hi everyone.. need some advice. Diagnosed with PMR on Feb 1 and have been on 10mg..."

Please call your Rheumatologist asap and request a blood test for GCA. This is how it begins and it's very important to get the results for your SED rate as soon as you suspect GCA. They should increase prednisone immediately. This is how mine began.