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@gmanurse
I have GCA. It just so happens that my PCP used to be the same PCP that my rheumy had, so he obviously respects him.
After a few years on steroids, as the pounds added up along with moon face and pockets of fat...my PCP was always telling me I'd have more energy if I lost weight. They share the same "My Chart'' and computer-based info. One day, when I had a rheumatological visit, my doctor said..."By the way, no banana splits and cut your carbs...but until we cut the prednisone way down ( I was still on 40 a day) you will not lose a lot of weight." Now that I'm down to 3mg, I'm only 10 pounds short of losing 100 pounds.💞
It has been almost three years, sometimes bumpy and really disappointing to go back up....but it does become managed, that is what we strive for.💞
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So glad to hear of your success in managing your GCA. 8 months ago I ended up in ER unable to use my arms, hands or legs. PMR was my diagnosis. My inflammation markers were off the chart! An injection of cortisteroid and pain Med got me function. My Rheumatologist prescribed 15mg prednisone daily.
But I was determined not to be in that pain again. A low sugar, low carb diet with healthy fats and quality protein, dropped my inflammation markers completely in 3 months. And I lost 10lbs without trying! But this does really require a lifestyle change.
Keep up the good work👍❤️