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How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 2 9:39am | Replies (128)
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@brazuca44usa

Hello,
@rashida, I’m so disappointed because, I thought I was seeing an ophthalmologist but instead they scheduled me with an optometrist. I questioned them if an optometrist can detect any eye diseases and was told, yes. Per the optometrist, I’ve extremely dry eyes. I’ve been feeling a lot of pressure inside my ears today. Does PMR or GCA cause pressure inside the ears, do you know? I had a very weird symptoms last night. Both my knees got extremely red and so hot, it felt like I had a fever on my knees. What are your symptoms?

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rashida | @rashida | Nov 17, 2023

@brazuca44usa it is my husband with GCA. His glaucoma was detected by an optometrist, but he had the detailed test where they look at the back of your eyes, etc. Since nothing was seen with this exam, insist on seeing an opthalmologist and make sure when they make an appointment it is with the right eye doctor this time. I think everyone over fifty seems to have dry eyes - I do, too, and I use Hydrasense eye drops - they are cheaper at Costco.

My husband hasn’t experienced any of the symptoms you have been experiencing. Could you go to Emergency? You are more likely to get tests done there.

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