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The only caution I would give you is to watch closely for the symptoms of Giant...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601446/
itself is not life threatening, but GCA ... condition called giant cell arteritis (GCA ... This needs urgent treatment as there ... rheumatica (PMR) | Causes, symptoms, treatments
Discussion: Terry Wahls Protocol
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 13, 2021
Hi everybody. Another rare vascular disease that causes all sorts of issues is Giant Cell Arteritis...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333555/
of issues is Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... 2 weeks instead of weekly, the one treatment ... for GCA, and doctors are watching my ... querying vascular issues) ever had GCA ... That's the Gold Standard test for GCA
Discussion: Vascular neuropathy?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jan 31, 2021
My husband was diagnosed w GCA 1.5 years ago. Prior to biopsied diagnosis, he began 60mg...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197390/
My husband was diagnosed w GCA 1.5 years ... month ago he tried Qutenza 8% patch treatment ... they’ll have for life regardless of treatment
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 28, 2020
Hello @geniecm - just wanted to let you know I've moved your post on giant cell...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197339/
your post on giant cell arteritis (GCA ... ) and your treatment with prednisone ... Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... 've spoken with before on your treatment
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 21, 2019
I was lucky my doctor diagnosed GCA at my first appointment, then referred me to a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197153/
I was lucky my doctor diagnosed GCA ... determine its cause—allergy to my meds or GCA ... he concluded it might be part of my GCA ... who didn’t think it was related to GCA ... for my early diagnosis, subsequent treatment
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 12, 2018
If you have Polymyalgia Rheumatica, it usually responds very well to Prednisone. Were you ever prescribed...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092630/
companion disorder Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... chronic inflammation and appropriate treatment ... I had it with GCA and had no energy
Discussion: Sedimentación Rate elevated, Proteína C Reactive elevated for 3 years
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jun 23, 2024
I felt like a pioneer 6 years ago when Actemra was tried. Even though biolgics have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242820/
biolgics have been around longer for the treatment ... there aren't many people with PMR/GCA
Discussion: Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 22 8:29am
Ron, I have GCA and got diagnosed with it when I started losing my vision in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247358/
Ron, I have GCA and got diagnosed with ... I got treatment in time to save my vision ... for people who have been treated for GCA
Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 28 12:03pm
Actemra (tocilizumab) was FDA approved to treat GCA back in 2017. I was started on Actemra...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257180/
tocilizumab) was FDA approved to treat GCA ... close association between PMR and GCA ... prednisone for 12 years and all other treatment
Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 13 3:07pm
I have GCA and PMR , YOUR SYMPTOMS are right on the diagnosis for both. Eye...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297538/
I have GCA and PMR , YOUR SYMPTOMS are ... specialists are an important part of your treatment ... Rheumatologist treats GCA because it
Discussion: PMR/GCA patient asking about headaches
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 5 2:36pm
I have GCA and PMR diagnosis Nov 2024 . Immediate start on 50mg pred rapid taper...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238721/
I have GCA and PMR diagnosis Nov 2024 ... and zero symptoms within 2 months of treatment ... Now I’m on Actemera as a mono treatment
Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 16 9:27pm