Please help. Doctors think im crazy
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I'm a 21 year old female and have multiple symptoms of TA and have for over a year! It started after giving birth to my daughter last February. My vision went bad and now I can't see far away. Then my artery over my temple's have became extremely swollen I can feel them "popping" out and they are noticeable. Sometimes I get a feeling of pressure in them and sharp pains! Multiple doctors say im to young to have this and they do "face checks" and that's about all. My local hospital also says the same thing. Im at a loss! I do have chronic sinusitis and impacted wisdom teeth. Could that have something to do with swollen temple arteritis? Im very worried, and I just found out im pregnant so im stressing out even more not knowing what this could do!
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tina-uk_cwall maggie25964
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I am not a dr, but I will say that it is highly unlikely you have GCA, (TA). However, you clearly are experiencing symptoms of something, what I cannot say. You say that you have trouble with your wisdom teeth and sinusitis, and maybe these conditions are causing your new symptoms. Either way, if your GP says it's not GCA ask for a referral to a specialist, what type I'm not sure of, but you cannot go on with such worry. I would firstly see an optician, then a dentist then possibly a ear nose and throat consultant, as I think in your case, it's a process of ruling things out and as these are your established medical conditions, get them checked to see if they are the culprits. I wish you all the best. Regards, tina
MrsO-UK_Surrey maggie25964
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However, do ask your GP for immediate referral to a consultant rheumatologist to carry out tests to either confirm TA or rule it out. If you are in the UK, roughly wherabouts - in case we can recommend a good rheumy? In the first instance, as Tia has suggested, you could make an appointment with a good ophthalmologist or optician - not just one who dispenses specs but one who will thoroughly examine the back of your eyes with the relevant equipment to check for any sign of problems suggestive of TA - for example a halo effect.
iellen32 maggie25964
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It is not easy to find the specialist we need
efficient and able to understand correctly our symptoms.
We have to find that bright one researching going to a ER of our local hospital, asking to our GP.
I have GCA there are three years - I relate to your symptoms.
You will end up to find the right one.
Wish you all the very best!
🌺
You
EileenH maggie25964
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