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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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@pag1949

<p>Has anyone seen any research in how often GCA progresses to PMR?</p><p>Just diagnosed with GCA and wondering how often it progresses to PMR.</p>

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 18, 2023

Hi @pag1949, You will notice that we merged your discussion into an existing discussion on the same topic. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion where you can read what others have shared:
--- How often does PMR progress to GCA?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-often-does-pmr-progress-to-gca/

I also found the following research that you might find interesting.
--- Disease stratification in GCA and PMR: state of the art and future perspectives: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41584-023-00976-8

How are you doing with your GCA symptoms and treatment?

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rashida | @rashida | Nov 19, 2023

@pag1949 If you have been diagnosed with GCA you must have had PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) already. As far as I know, PMR is the precursor to GCA.

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jixster | @jixster | Nov 20, 2023

I have read on various sites that up to 20% of people with PMR will get GCA.

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