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I think I may have discovered the reason for my ear pain when taking hearing tests.....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245585/

I need to focus on recovering from GCA

Discussion: Hearing Loss: Come introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Hearing Loss

Posted: Feb 23, 2021

I was diagnosed in Sept 2024 with GCA. I started off with 60mg of Prednisone after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246468/

I was diagnosed in Sept 2024 with GCA

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 27 9:21am

Personally, I wouldn't BUT go by your doctor's recommendation. I had a double after being on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257726/

fact that a biopsy only tells whether GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 14 10:10am

Get plenty of exercise if you're able. I walk about 75 minutes a day or else...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259994/

memory of what I ate before PMR and GCA

Discussion: Ways to minimize weight gain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 17 4:12am

Hi @crewss, I'd like to add my welcome to Connect along with @megz and others. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302847/

Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) which is

Discussion: severe chest pains after laying down for an hour or more

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12 8:00pm

Generally speaking ... the likelihood of prednisone side effects are related to: 1) dose--the higher the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334508/

Actemra works for approximately 50% of GCA

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 24 7:28pm

@pb50, @dadcue, and all...I also have a trigger finger issue. My right ring finger had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983970/

, followed by bronchitis, PMR, and GCA ... taking prednisone since the PMR and GCA ... On a small dose for PMR and GCA, I have ... dose of Prednisone for the PMR and GCA ... , degenerative arthritis, PMR and GCA

Discussion: Prednisolone reactions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

Hello @astaingegerdm. I'm a bit shy to post this msg online since many of the Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712583/

vision caused by Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... neurologist on June 2nd regarding my GCA

Discussion: Five days in hospital, no answers: Leg pain and bruising

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 29, 2022

@dadcue Wow! I'm sorry it took so long to get PMR under control. I just wonder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099907/

I just wonder if you also had GCA and ... tapering to 12.5 mg, then developed GCA

Discussion: Has Prednisone/Actemra worked to completely heal GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Hello @vfaye, I've had 2 occurrences of PMR and am thankful that it is now in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284767/

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3402515/ PMR, GCA ... www.rheumatologynetwork.com/vasculitis/pmr-gca-tied-statin-use-case-report

Discussion: Did statin cause PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 29, 2019

After headaches, prominent vein shows at my temples ,and left side jaw pain, I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/269888/

was diagnosed and confirmed to have GCA ... outcome could have been much worse.The GCA

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Concerns after One-sided Jaw Pain

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 23, 2019

Hi @charlena, I recently was able to taper off of prednisone for my second occurrence of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196483/

check me for the Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... Mayo Clinic website has more info on GCA

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rhuematica

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Apr 17, 2018

Don’t settle! You are so right and much appreciate that reminder! Having GCA does add another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301331/

Having GCA does add another layer of

Discussion: Should I get a second opinion about surgery?

Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms

Posted: May 10 4:51pm

Hi! I'll be 80 in a couple weeks. Diagnosed with GCA – which began May 26,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896300/

Diagnosed with GCA – which began May ... " scalp – which is a prevalent GCA ... #39;s recommended by Genentech for GCA ... 8 which UNC normally uses for both GCA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

It would depend on your insurance first of all. I have straight Medicare and a Part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344089/

showed around 50% of patients with GCA

Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8 11:04pm

I've been taking magnesium supplements for several years, including the past year when I have also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341533/

rheumatologist recommended for my GCA