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Hi , as Jeff says I have non temporal , but extensive GCA & PMR diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241768/

have non temporal , but extensive GCA

Discussion: Possible GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20 7:04pm

Do you have to have all the symptons to have GCA? I have a few of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242276/

have to have all the symptons to have GCA

Discussion: Possible GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 21 12:08pm

I too had PMR and I suspect it left me with this terrible back pain. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132232/

reason and I really pray it is not GCA

Discussion: Intracept spinal nerve abalation

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Teri @tsc, I am so sorry to hear that the GCA/PMR reared it's ugly head again...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060406/

tsc, I am so sorry to hear that the GCA

Discussion: GCA Relapse - A Slow Burn

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 1, 2024

I've was diagnosed with GCA a few months ago and also have the pain in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873632/

I've was diagnosed with GCA a few

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

@moldy I have one that no one has heard of: chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825130/

How are you doing with GCA?

Discussion: Everything's changing FAST!

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

I've read that GCA can result from uncontrolled inflammation resulting from untreated PMR. Have also read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753527/

I've read that GCA can result from

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Yes, I was on prednisone many times for both GCA and PMR but now Actemra has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717035/

on prednisone many times for both GCA

Discussion: What's your experience with Actemra for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

@ripley I found this information on fibromyalgia by Mayo Clinic. It explains symptoms,causes, treatments, etc. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354780...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710829/

symptoms-causes/syc-20354780 As far as GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23, 2022

@charann2000 - I was surprised to see you back on this site. Have you had any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197279/

and had some problems and thought my GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 14, 2019

Thanks maye. My PMR was only diagnosed because of a single blood test that showed the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257094/

I have been checked for GCA, had scans ... vascular problems, infections etc but GCA

Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 13 1:07pm

Hello @maryft, Welcome to Connect. You may want to ask your doctor if you may also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626375/

may also have Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... can indicate Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA

Discussion: PMR and vision

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 14, 2021

For people following this discussion, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195868/

FDA approved for GCA: https://connect.mayoclinic.org

Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

@emo @daenika87 I am looking at old posts and hope you both are well -- if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960095/

13M116: Great Debate: Should PMR and GCA

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Thank you for your kind suggestion. I’ll ask her the next time we talk. I’m now,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851192/

I’m very aware of the GCA symptoms and

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

I have just been prescribed Methotrexate 15mg injection once per week increasing to 20mg injection after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688010/

been steadily increasing alongside GCA

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

PMR might not be organ or life threatening, but I know from personal experience it's a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209546/

in my case it lead up to a case of GCA

Discussion: ACR Convergence 2023 Nov -Program abstracts are available for view

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12 6:44am

That's all pretty frightening. I didn't realize all the consequences of Prednisone. We're still fairly new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030791/

hell broke loose when he developed GCA ... loss is common with untreated PMR/GCA ... recently when he was diagnosed with GCA

Discussion: Has anyone lost weight with PMR/GCA on high dose Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I had PMR and GCA and started prednisone in 2020. I had Pfizer Covid shots and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323017/

I had PMR and GCA and started prednisone

Discussion: When in PMR remission: What's your experience with covid vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8 12:55pm

Wow. I also just went through all the GCA tests. Biopsy came back negative and Rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808526/

I also just went through all the GCA ... I guess my question is: "Is it GCA ... Surgeon says it could be a symptom of GCA ... anyone really know anything about PMR/GCA

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 9, 2023