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Is Prednisone Advisable For Giant Cell Arteritis?
no just checking on a diagnosis my dr said I had and what is. Giant Cell Arteritis Symptoms and she has put me on prednisone. Did not know what it was and was concern because of the headaches for over five days and the nerve bulging and witch you can not touch. very painful neck ty
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Your symptoms are suggestive of giant cell arthritis. Treatment of choice is prednisone. Please be advised to continue prednisone as prescribed to prevent complications including blindness.
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms are suggestive of giant cell arthritis. Treatment of choice is prednisone. Please be advised to continue prednisone as prescribed to prevent complications including blindness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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