biopsy sight still tingly

[galp]

Hello and best wishes

2 months post temp artery bypass and I still get creepy crawly sensations.

Docs look st me like I am nutty.

Anyone else experienceing this?

Not a big deal, by far, but curious

Thanks in advance😀

Gina

[SnazzyD]

Hello,

Yes, occasional creepy crawlies 12 weeks down the line. It also hurts a little bit down to my ear for a day when I'm on day 3/4 of a Pred dose reduction. Nothing like the GCA pain. I've got various op wounds and they are similar. Patients whose wounds I have dressed invariably expressed concerns that their wounds felt funny or were tender months down the line. It depends on what nerves got damaged in the process and healing rate. I draw the line at swelling, inflammation, new pain, sensations or numbness, bad pain, persistent sensations, especially if it wakes you at night.

[galp in reply to SnazzyD]

Thanks!

Now thet you say it it is more noticeable with decreases..

So interesting the similarities with this crazy pmr/ gca/ pred journey

Take care

gina

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Nerves are bound to be damaged during the procedure - and nerves are very reluctant to heal...

[Akino]

Hi,

my biopsy was in Januar 2017. This crawling sensation is still with me almost every day. For me it's like a pulling, or pushing. Sometimes painful. As I'm on 60 mg Prednison since March I believe it's the GCA inflammation I'm feeling. I started Methotrexate injections four werks ago and it seems it's getting less and the CRP is down from 41 to 32, what makes me hopefull. I also feel my jaw being stiff, or constricted and this is getting less as well. The jaw sensation I feel on both sides, the temple sensation mostly on the left side. Hope that helps!

[PMRandRA]

I hate it when doctors have that supercilious attitude! And many do! They should spend a day in your shoes before being so judgemental! Tell him/ her that you don't appreciate the attitude. But ask for a nurse to be present so that you can't be accused of threatening behaviour!

xxxx