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GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 12 11:08am | Replies (262)
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@jardine1

I did have and aortic dissection . Had emergency heart surgery (Tavy surgery ) to repair with some material .I lived and we believe it was caused by CGA .I also have PMR.
Quite painful in shoulders and hips

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Teri | @tsc | Jun 4, 2023

Were you then diagnosed with PMR/GCA @jardine1? Were you prescribed prednisone?

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