← Return to Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Discussion

Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (50)
Comment receiving replies
@pag1949

Just diagnosed with GCA of the left temple. Started 60 mg per day of prednisone on October 26. My hospital in East Tennessee has partnered with the Mayo Clinic. Looking to join on line support group.
Patg1949

Jump to this post

Replies to "Just diagnosed with GCA of the left temple. Started 60 mg per day of prednisone on..."
John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 3, 2023

Hello @pag1949, Welcome to Connect. That is great to hear that your hospital in East Tennessee has partnered with Mayo Clinic. It's good to have excellent care closer to home. There are many members with Giant Cell Arteritis on Connect that have shared their experience and are a great resource for any questions you might have. You might find it helpful to look through the different discussions related to GCA using the search function. Here are the search results for "GCA" -- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=GCA.

Do you have any questions you are trying to get answered?

VIEW AND REPLY
dbyrne | @dbyrne | Nov 3, 2023

I was diagnosed with GCA in July. Was on 60 msg of prednisone, now I’m on Actemra injections every 2 weeks & being weaned off prednisone. So far, doing well, fingers crossed.

VIEW AND REPLY