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Great cell arteritis

3 yrs ago I was diagnosed with GCA and promptly put on 50mg of Steroids daily. My ESR blood test result was 38. Since then I have been gradually reducing the Steroids and now take just 2mg daily. Question, apart from the usual symptoms of fatigue, etc, I am very unstable on my legs, even when using a walking stick. Is this a common symptom, if so, any advice to improve my stability would be welcome

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🤔 It is mentioned that there could be problems with coordination and balance. Have you been advised to do Physiotherapy of any kind? To see previous discussions type Giant Cell Arthritis in the searchbox ( above right).

Early symptoms of giant cell arteritis may resemble flu symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite and fever. Symptoms specifically related to the inflamed arteries of the head include:

Headaches, often severe.

Tenderness of the scalp or temples.

Double vision.

Temporary or sustained vision loss (like having a curtain pulled partly over the eye).

Dizziness or problems with coordination and balance.

Jaw pain when eating or talking.

Persistent sore throat or difficulty swallowing.

Occasional chest pain.

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