← Return to GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@tsc

Hi @krueg, PMR and GCA are described as "self-limiting diseases" that eventually burn themselves out. My mother-in-law got GCA when she was in her 80s. I wish I had paid more attention, but she had it for a while, maybe a few years, then it stopped. I remember she told me that her doctor said all traces were gone. She lived to nearly 100 and did not relapse.

I've been in remission since October. I try to be careful, not stress myself out or do too much as I want to avoid a relapse as much as possible. I wish you the best.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Hi @krueg, PMR and GCA are described as "self-limiting diseases" that eventually burn themselves out. My..."

I sure hope mine burns out. Thank you for sharing. I'm so glad I joined mayo connect. It is so nice to hear from people who are experiencing the same thing.