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hi @rnm, I've had PMR and GCA, and I'm being treated for a relapse for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239220/

hi @rnm, I've had PMR and GCA, and ... wine drinker before the onset of PMR/GCA

Discussion: Moderate Use of Alcohol

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 17 12:43pm

Hi, Was prescribed 60 mg of Prednisone initially after the diagnosis of GCA and PMR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234651/

Prednisone initially after the diagnosis of GCA ... to how I sounded pre treatment for GCA

Discussion: After a flare up recently my voice seems to have become veryelsyon

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 11 3:57pm

My brother-in-law developed PMR about 12 years ago. I developed PMR about 2 years ago, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315642/

developed PMR about 2 years ago, and GCA

Discussion: PMR in the same family

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29 10:32am

Hi @steinmo, I've read that the temporal artery biopsy is the best technique for diagnosing GCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993415/

the best technique for diagnosing GCA ... GCA can present differently. ... I was very familiar with her GCA, but

Discussion: PMR and Head Drop

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Hi @23amy, I had PMR then GCA, not diagnosed for a year. With PMR, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297581/

Hi @23amy, I had PMR then GCA, not diagnosed ... With GCA, I had a sore scalp, shooting

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5 3:21pm

My first reaction is yes! Definitely get a 2nd opinion as your story involves more info...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300970/

factor in to the decision of surgery(ie GCA ... told it could have developed into GCA

Discussion: Should I get a second opinion about surgery?

Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms

Posted: May 10 9:05am

It has long been thought there is a genetic predisposition. In Europe there is a higher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342258/

In my case my father had PMR and GCA ... definitely had PMR and now most likely have GCA

Discussion: Does PMR run in families?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6 11:19am

I agree the blood vessel issue is probably not related to PMR?GCA. I have experienced them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757532/

GCA.

Discussion: PMR progressing to GCA? Broken vessels in eye

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

@charann2000 - Hi it is Tinkerbell - The only thing I am worried about is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197223/

I sure hope you don’t have GCA.

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 2018

@654321 - When I was diagnosed with GCA my Sed Rate was 38 and they started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197189/

654321 - When I was diagnosed with GCA

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31, 2018

Edema (swelling due to fluid) is a common side effect of prednisone. I had swelling in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229928/

I was taking 60 mg a day to treat GCA

Discussion: Decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5 9:47am

Im on 3 mg low dose. I feel good, i dont get flares anymore and i...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236547/

think it may help prevent triggering gca

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rhuematica

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Feb 14 8:08am

I haven't headaches either before or after my diagnosis, but a lot of websites do list...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254570/

someone who had headaches from their GCA

Discussion: Should I have temporal biopsy for GCA even after 8 weeks prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 10 8:52am

I know you wrote this a long time ago, but I’m in my 40’s and having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604173/

in my 40’s and having symptoms of GCA

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23, 2021

Exactly right. I went to emergency a couple of months ago when I had a bad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103915/

Thank God it wasn't GCA.

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Hi @zaa. My doctor didn't say, but I trust him and it was his drug of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624732/

state of the art tool for diagnosing GCA ... GCA can result in stroke or blindness ... I think if there's any hint of GCA

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 9, 2021

Congratulations! That is wonderful! You must be very happy with all the progress that you made....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109625/

I had to get the biopsy for GCA because ... Fortunately, I did not have GCA. ... currently have any symptoms of either GCA

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

@karinaph, oh gosh, I texted my last response to you before I read this one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245756/

"only" medication to help GCA ... ;s a funny coincidence your having GCA ... realize this could all be from the GCA

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24, 2021

My opthalmologist said majority of ERs do not have ability to screen for GCA. Please talk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114222/

do not have ability to screen for GCA

Discussion: Tiredness

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

I was thinking about doing that, but the pain is sporadic, not continual. Does it need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759418/

it need to happen more often to be GCA

Discussion: PMR progressing to GCA? Broken vessels in eye

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 10, 2022