Neurology: Tender temporal a. with headache in pt 55 y.o.
May be ass with PMR , Elevated sed rate
Treat Prednisone 60 mg taper 4 wk while awaiting bx.
Can lead to blindness

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Tender temporal a. with headache in pt > 55 y.o. 
May be ass with PMR , Elevated sed rate
Treat Prednisone 60 mg taper 4 wk while awaiting bx. 
Can lead to blindness

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Temporal Arteritis Sx and treatment and complication

Neurology

Tender temporal a. with headache in pt > 55 y.o. May be ass with PMR , Elevated sed rate Treat Prednisone 60 mg taper 4 wk while awaiting bx. Can lead to blindness

Temporal Arteritis Sx and treatment and complication

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