Update

[Trish21]

Going for a biopsy on Thursday and rheumatologist appointment on Friday after a visit to doctors on Monday morning for a review of the pmr symptoms vastly reduced by 15mg pred. Mentioned pain in the scalp grotty headache and pain in left eye so doc sent me directly to eye casualty and was put on 40mg of pred as a precaution until gca ruled out or confirmed. Feeling a bit apprehensive about everything but blessed to be taken seriously.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good precautionary measure.

Please keep us updated, wish you well.

[Trish21 in reply to DorsetLady]

Many thanks

[pmrkitty]

It sounds like they're covering all options and that is a good thing. Hope it all turns out well.

[Trish21 in reply to pmrkitty]

Many thanks

[PMRpro Ambassador]

At least some A&Es take us seriously then!

All the best.

[Trish21 in reply to PMRpro]

Leicester Royal Infirmary have been excellent, I feel very blessed

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Trish21]

Did the 40mg help? Remember, a negative biopsy does NOT rule out GCA. It may be in other arteries or bits of temporal artery but can easily be missed.

[Trish21 in reply to PMRpro]

Has not responded yet, I am not sure how long it takes, been on it since Monday

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Trish21]

It may not be enough - but I'd have thought you should feel some effect by now.

[Trish21 in reply to PMRpro]

I am at rheumatologist tomorrow so may get more answers then. I guess it's not beyond reason to think that there may be another little gremlin lurking in my noddle perhaps

[yogabonnie]

Good for the doc! fingers crossed. good luck

[Trish21 in reply to yogabonnie]

Many thanks

[Jackoh]

Wishing you well. Let us know how you get on .

[Trish21 in reply to Jackoh]

Many thanks

[MamaBeagle]

Good Luck!

[Trish21 in reply to MamaBeagle]

Many thanks

[Telian]

At least they're on your case, am impressed. Better to be safe than sorry. Best wishes.

[Trish21 in reply to Telian]

Many thanks for the reply, I am new to this so any input is good

[Telian in reply to Trish21]

Anytime, there's ALWAYS someone to help you here and advice is genuine around facts and personal experiences - just remember we are all different and what works for one doesn't necessarily another but all is useful in helping you get to know your body and what works for you. ATB (all the best)!