THE SYMPTOMS OF GCA
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Could some one tell me about the symptoms they have with GCA Please
Joyce
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Posted , 9 users are following.
Could some one tell me about the symptoms they have with GCA Please
Joyce
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rapha joycemadine
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LisaCACO joycemadine
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here's a link: https://patient.info/health/giant-cell-arteritis-leaflet
jean05221 joycemadine
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Excruciatibg pain both temples. Scalp so sore I couldn't lie on a pillow & had to sit up for several nights propped around with pillows. Could't even touch my own hair - my hair felt sore too!. Couldn't wash my hair for a week when it was at its worst. New headache/pain across my forehead. Deep pain in one ear. jaw "tiredness"ar a few chews,...Jaws too tired to eat! Same in upper arms - couldn't peel potatoes after doing one - arm wouldn't work. Same feeling in thighs - Hauled myself upstairs for weeks,
Sinus pain/eye pain & intense fatigue.
High doses of steroids and all of those horrible symptoms are mainly under control. Next job to reduce the steroids without any of the above returning.
Keeping positive.
All the best
joycemadine jean05221
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Take care
jean05221 joycemadine
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How are you feeling? Are you reducing your Pred?
joycemadine jean05221
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you take care
jean05221 joycemadine
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You take care too - take your time.