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Tingling Scalp and right side headache continues

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MKSimpson95
MKSimpson95

On 60 mg of pred since september 21. diagnosed with PMR/GCA - 9/17- initial dose was 20 mg for 5 days - have seen rhuemy every two weeks - return 10/30- will headache, tingling scalp and tinnitus ever leave? waiting for results of MRI/MRA and carotid ultrasound. echo and dexa scheduled this week- ESR back to 18 from 95 and C-protein .5 from 3.1. - PMR symptoms gone. it is just the head that is killing me...

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  • EileenH
    EileenH MKSimpson95

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    At 60mg PMR will disappear over the horizon - not necessarily if it is GCA. I think the tinnitus will take some time to resolve, if indeed it ever does. Do hope they find something in those results.

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