No brain problem found

[Grammajoy]

MRI and MRA were clear so now I need some answers for vision problems. Neurosurgeon will perform biopsy to determine GCA if requested by rheumatologist. She is out of office this week. I don't see need for diagnosis as prednisone seems to be only treatment if biopsy shows GCA. I have been on 40 mg prednisone for 4 weeks and vision is worse and I have every symptom for GCA. may need higher dose. Just need someone to tell me what is next. Thanks for letting me vent on this amazing forum!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Hmm - 4 weeks high dose pred isn't conducive for a positive biopsy but if you have symptoms maybe...

But if your rheumy is doing Thanksgiving I think I might be looking to someone else for an emergency consult.

[Grammajoy]

Rheumatologist called me. Said biopsy would be useless after pred this long. Increase to 50 for weekend and see her on Mon. Then start decreasing dosage so we will see😲😲

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Grammajoy]

Good woman! I'm impressed. Have a good holiday - hope the 50mg makes the difference.

[SheffieldJane]

That sounds more like it Grammajoy! Happy Thanksgiving! X 🌺

[SheffieldJane]

Unfortunately blurry vision is a side effect of Pred. What about the double vision? Is that the same? Jane x

[Grammajoy]

Yes on vision same. Starting to reduce prednisone on Mon.