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GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 12 11:08am | Replies (262)Comment receiving replies
Hi @joan7, it sounds like you have all of your bases covered. My aunt also had PMR and GCA after she injured her back. I've read that some injuries/illnesses trigger a response that can cause the immune system to go into overdrive. There are also genetic markers for PMR/GCA and it is most prevalent in Northern European countries, especially Scandanavia. My background is largely southern European, but who knows what my ancestors were up to thousands of years ago?
Good luck with your biopsy. It was a relief for me to get a diagnosis. And I hope a successful knee repair will follow.
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Prior to my GCA diagnosis last August my husband and I had a difficult time involving the death of our beloved mini schnauzer Darcy and a big, necessary financially decision to relocate . We are 80 and 90 years old . It was a very emotional time as we were leaving friends and family . It is a 4 hour drive to visit .No sooner had we moved into our new home and become parents to a new pup, then I had this diagnosis. Now I suggested to my DR that my immune system could be compromised because of the big life changes but he said "no". I still wonder though.
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It has been a long time coming for this diagnosis, but I now feel I'm headed in the right direction. I will be in touch with the group. Maybe I will be of help one day to other and you all have been to me. Thanks for the Good Luck!