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Can chronic migraine be diagnosed wrongly instead of temporal arteritis?

The symptoms of Cranial Arthritis also known as temporal arthritis can often be very similar to chronic migraine's. But, the only sure way to check if you have temporal arteries is to take a segment of the temporal artery and remove it for study(biopsy). sometimes more than one study has to be done to confirm. this is the only accurate way it can be diagnosed..


What is type of arthritis you can get in your head and can cause blindness?

Temporal arthritis, This disorder may exist alone or at the same time as or following polymyalgia rheumatica. This disorder characterized by the sudden development of pain and stiffness in the pelvis and shoulder muscles. About 25% of those with giant cell arthritis experience polymyalgia rheumatica as well For more information on this illness Go to the related link (temporal arthritis) in the related link belowthe inflammation that is a part of Rheumatoid arthritis can have a degenerative effect on the blood vessels of the brain leading to serious consequences,It can also have simar effect on the eyes as well as rheumatoid nodules in some cases.


What are the demographics of temporal arteritis?

The disorder is more commonly observed in persons older than 50 years. The disorder occurs more frequently in Caucasian persons of northern European descent.


What other diseases may those with polymyalgia rheumatica also develop?

Some patients develop arthritis or a disease called giant cell arteritis or temporal arteritis.


What is temperal arthritis?

Temporal arthritis also referred to as giant cell arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disorder that affects people over 50 years of age. It usually starts with the development of fatigue and malaise over several weeks. And may also be accompanied by low grade fevers and weight loss. Victims may also have muscle and joint pain in the hips and shoulders but only rarely true joint swelling. In this conditionmajor arteries are inflamed, in particular the temporal artery, this is the artery at the side of head near the temples and can have serious implications on eyesight.


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