Giant Cell Arteritis

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Blood tests revealed high inflammation SED rate. With other symptoms, shoulder, neck and head pain, headaches, painful scalp, I was put on 50 mg Prednisone per day. I'm scheduled for a biopsy of the temporal artery. The Prednisone is creating havoc - severe and constant diarrhea, dry mouth, insomnia. The pain has substantially declined but these side effects are really bad. Any hints or suggestions? Thanks

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