Thanks for the info, nyxygirl. Yes, my doctor did ask me if I had any headaches or jaw pain when I was first diagnosed with PMR, so he is aware of the connection between PMR and GCA. I'd never heard of either condition until I was diagnosed, and am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't end up developing GCA along with my PMR. I have never seen a rheumatologist -- I live in a small town, so there probably isn't even one practicing in my area. Even if there was, it would likely mean months of waiting to get an appointment. I don't have a lot of confidence in our ER. After endless hours of sitting around waiting, it seems you either get blown off or misdiagnosed. It would be nice to have a note from the doctor about my PMR diagnosis, so that if I ever did start experiencing GCA symptoms, I could show the ER staff the note so they would take me seriously and fast track me.