Swollen arteries left temple
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as i posted yesterday, im in 4th day of the flu. since day 1, ive developed swollen painful arteries on the left side of my head in the upper temple area. in the way of history ive had severe myofascial pain in my neck and shoulders since 1999. it has been flaring up on the left side which i figured was due to overuse of my devices.
so when i first got the swollen veins/arteries, i thought they were due to the myofascial pain acting up. and once in the night when the pain let up, the veins almost disappeared.
i have no other symptoms of gca. but today flu and all im seeing an opthamologist. i just am physically unable to go to er where i would have to wait 5 hours before being seen. my fever is gone so maybe hopefully im not too contagious.
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EileenH Twopies
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The ophthalmologist is probably as much, if not more, use as the ED. Why not call them?
clicklaura Twopies
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Might try calling your doc for an emergency appt d/t the symptoms you are having might signal CGA which, it's my understanding, you don't have the luxury of fooling around with prior to stroke or going blind. Ask you doctors nurse, who ever you can get on the phone. go for professional advice. Although professional advice hasn't gotten me very far. Still...