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I am searching for information on Temporal Arteritis. I live in Melbourne, FL and need to find a doctor that knows about this condition.

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Hi prettypink and welcome to this community. As far as we know, because we are based in the UK, we don't have many members from the US although there night be one or two who can advise you. You might like to have a look at the Polymyalgia Rheumatica group on Facebook. There are lots of stateside members there

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Kate

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prettypink in reply to Polywotsit

OK, Many thanks for your advise, I will search on. Have a Blessed Day.

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Hi prittypink, I have Temporal Artoritis or Giant Cell Disease,and the mayo clinic seems to know a lot about it,its inflammation of the artery's mainly the one,s in the head but it can attack any artery in your body so I,m led to believe, also it is to do with your immune system attacking you not a very nice situation,I was diagnosed a year gone Feb,and 15 months down the line and I am still on 30mg of steroids,

I do hope this helps and you get some information other than what I have said.good luck Ritter

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prettypink in reply to ritter

Yes, thank you for the information. This has been going on for over 2 months now and I need answers on what to do and where to go. Very Scary!!! Hope and Pray you are feeling better. God Bless You

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There are some Australians on another forum for GCA & PMR. and there is the ability to send Private Messages on that site. . pmrandgca.forumup.co.uk

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PolywotsitPMRGCAuk team member in reply to jinasc

Hi there

Just to let you know that you can send private messages to other members of this community too. Just click on the messages button in the menu bar at the top of the screen.

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prettypink in reply to Polywotsit

OK, Thank You

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prettypink in reply to jinasc

Thank You, I will look that up! Have a Blessed Day.

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Hi there,

You asked "What Dr you would need to see or knows about Temporal Arteritis" The Dr. you need is a Rheumatologist.

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prettypink in reply to bowler

Thank You I am researching this now. You have been very helpful.