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Comments (349)
Hi @charlena, my PMR symptoms are mostly joint pain and stiffness in my arms, shoulders, hands...
range so he didn't think I had GCA ... the other symptoms associated with GCA ... - tender scalp, jaw pain, double vision
Posted: Apr 17, 2018
Hi @jasharum, my scalp was tender to the touch. I didn't notice it until I touched...
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
Posted: May 6 12:46pm
My biopsy was positive for GCA. I got the results about 4 days after they performed...
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
I'm glad you didn't lose your vision to GCA. I had a similar threat of vision...
#39;m glad you didn't lose your vision ... to GCA. ... I had a similar threat of vision loss ... I still have my vision so I am appreciative ... I even thought my vision was a "
Posted: Mar 1 12:19pm
No ... uveitis is not the same as GCA. The visual disturbances and potential for vision...
No ... uveitis is not the same as GCA ... visual disturbances and potential for vision ... needed to tell what was causing the vision ... which can result in sudden and severe vision ... particularly when a patient experiences vision
Posted: Mar 1 2:12pm
How were you diagnosed with GCA? My rheumatologist was the one that ordered the temporal artery...
How were you diagnosed with GCA? ... I saw my eye doc because of a vision ... rheumatologist does not think I have GCA
Posted: May 6 3:03pm
No GCA eye issues but plenty of other eye problems. Actemra was used to treat refractory...
No GCA eye issues but plenty of other ... refractory PMR and possible subclinical GCA ... called uveitis which can also cause vision ... www.healthline.com/health/steroids-and-vision
Discussion: Actrema advice
Posted: Mar 3 6:39pm
I was having episodes of temporary vision loss, so I started on high dose prednisone before...
I was having episodes of temporary vision ... on high dose prednisone before the GCA ... negative biopsy will not rule out GCA ... for suspected giant cell arteritis (GCA ... mine, because I was having the severe vision
Discussion: Possible GCA
Posted: Feb 19 4:00pm
I would say that if you're not having vision problems, you're probably ok staying on your...
say that if you're not having vision ... I was diagnosed with GCA last June. ... the emergency room for transient vision ... loss, and GCA was diagnosed and confirmed ... for a few months leading up to the vision
Discussion: Worried about GCA
Posted: Dec 25, 2024
I has an increase in headaches, temple pain, and some jaw discomfort and tightness. The doctor...
The left side was “suspicious” for GCA ... is the gold standard to determine GCA ... me on Actemra which is approved for GCA ... there is really no way of checking the GCA ... if I get a severe headache or have vision
Posted: Nov 2, 2024
I have been on prednisone for 3 years. After the first year at higher doses, from...
concerned about giant cell arteritis (GCA ... of people with PMR had subclinical GCA ... My vision seemed OK but often blurry
Posted: Sep 6, 2024
I had this scenario. Was diagnosed with PMR in April 2024 after tapering off Prednisone 30mg...
with me everywhere in fear of any vision ... is the recommended dose to take for GCA ... arteritis. so, my doctor treated it like GCA ... Only time will tell with PMR/GCA, so
@bostonredsox1945, I have had PMR occurrences twice and both times my rheumatologist and primary care docs...
pain in the temple area or changes in vision ... and vision problems. ... have or develop Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... problems such as fleeting or permanent vision ... loss or double vision.
Posted: Jul 9, 2024