Giant cell arteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the arteries. Most often, it affects the arteries in the head, especially those in the temples. For this reason, giant cell arteritis is sometimes called temporal arteritis.
Headache
Rapidly developing
In the temporal region
Frontal region, Coming from the back of head, On one side of the head
Steady
or Sensitive scalp
common
Weight loss
or Poor appetite
common
Jaw pain
common
Fever
Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
common
Shoulder pain
or Difficulty moving shoulder
or Difficulty moving neck
or Back neck pain
or Muscle pain
or Difficulty moving hip
or Joint pain
At hip
common
Fatigue
Transient visual loss
or Blurred vision
Blindness
Painless
Rapidly developing
Pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat
or Cough with mucus or without mucus
Dry
or Strained voice
Swallowing difficulties
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
If you have Giant Cell Arteritis, then a visit to a rheumatologist is recommended.
Contact a
Rheumatologist