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Hi @jasharum, my scalp was tender to the touch. I didn't notice it until I touched...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298233/
This happened both times I had GCA - ... after I had three incidents of brief vision ... fortunately, did not lead to permanent vision ... relies on symptoms (e.g., headache, vision ... Both PMR and GCA can result in anemia
Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 6 12:46pm
My biopsy was positive for GCA. I got the results about 4 days after they performed...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308402/
My biopsy was positive for GCA. ... I was having episodes of temporary vision ... My vision turned out ok. ... #39;t mean that you don't have GCA ... symptoms were you having that caused the GCA
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 20 9:10am
How were you diagnosed with GCA? My rheumatologist was the one that ordered the temporal artery...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298356/
How were you diagnosed with GCA? ... I saw my eye doc because of a vision ... rheumatologist does not think I have GCA
Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 6 3:03pm
I had neck and scalp pain, jaw fatigue upon chewing, some tongue involvement when chewing, headache,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305524/
on 50 mg prednisone, (later to 60) GCA ... GCA “fast tract” clinic for temporal ... immediate appointment due to danger of vision ... loss with GCA). ... Ultrasound confirmed GCA.
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 16 1:03pm
"My understanding of the initial tapering is that there is an assumption that the starting dose...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289247/
looked like I was starting to develop GCA ... years ago but it wasn't to treat GCA ... treat uveitis which can also cause vision ... For PMR/GCA prednisone doesn't rapidly
Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 24 9:23pm
"My fear is always GCA and did have some symptoms and a biopsy during my 3rd...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320655/
"My fear is always GCA and did have ... -- I'm mostly over my fear of GCA ... screen me for signs and symptoms of GCA ... autoimmune condition that can cause vision
Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 5 7:24am
I'm not a doctor but I think anytime you have PMR/GCA and you have something happening...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299583/
doctor but I think anytime you have PMR/GCA ... have something happening with your vision ... play around with as you can lose your vision
Discussion: PMR/GCA
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 8 7:43am
No problems with covid but 10 days after flu vaccine I lost partial vision in my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289162/
days after flu vaccine I lost partial vision ... I was diagnosed with GCA and started ... that flu vaccine was found to start GCA
Discussion: Could your PMR have been a result of the Covid mRNA vaccine?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 24 5:45pm
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in March 2024. Pain from the PMR was debilitating,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300542/
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in ... had daily migraines and some blurry vision ... from GCA. ... which is a recommended treatment for GCA
Discussion: Tapering off prednisone with GCA temporal arteritis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 9 12:56pm
I had headaches but assumed it was allergies or sinus. Woke up Oct 17, 2024 with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315116/
Woke up Oct 17, 2024 with partial vision ... and he diagnosed temporal arteritis, GCA ... though I was having all symptoms of GCA ... as if it is this, you can lose your vision
Discussion: What should i do? My vision is deteriorating
Support Group: Eye Conditions
Posted: May 28 4:17pm
I had PMR for about a year before being diagnosed, and GCA for about 5 months....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324159/
a year before being diagnosed, and GCA ... began having episodes of temporary vision ... injections for 10 months to treat the GCA
Discussion: New to this support group.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 10 9:19am
I have GCA and have suffered dizziness - I know that prednisone is part of it...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324843/
I have GCA and have suffered dizziness ... I lost the vision in my right eye from ... the GCA. ... He suspects that the GCA not only damaged
Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 11 9:38am
Those are good suggestions. Also be alert to any symptoms of GCA, since untreated PMR can...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326145/
Also be alert to any symptoms of GCA ... PMR can lead to the development of GCA ... emergency room if you have any unusual vision
Discussion: Prednisone vs No Prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 13 7:04am