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Yes, if you find an honest ophthalmologist who cares. I actually had one tell me that Temporal Arteritis isn't seen in people in their early 60's. Is he NUTS?
On the other hand, when I was in my late 50's, I had an Optometrist tell me that an artery or vein in the temple is usually biopsied to diagnose Temporal Arteritis. He also asked me if I had eyebrow pain and jaw pain, which I did and still do--among other horrible/painful symptoms. The Optometrist was the REAL specialist.
Perhaps if some of the doctors--who put patients through hell because they choose to lie instead of diagnose diseases--would experience the same illnesses, they would wake up and do what is right for patients instead of herding them through like a bunch of cattle. Did they just take a medical oath and then leave it in the ditch, or what?
What else can I help you with?
Is a biopsy of temple necessary to diagnose temple headaches that travel across forehead above eyes?
Biopsy of the temporal arteries is necessary to diagnose temporal arteritis. Usually temporal arteritis is one sided, but not always. If you are concerned about the biopsy, have a conversation with your doctor about it and ask for an explanation. For best results, seek the help of a headache specialist who is uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat problem headaches.
What are the symptoms of temporal arteritis?
Temporal Arteritis is an uncommon inflammatory disease, that can be very serious. Headache, changes in vision and jaw pain can be symptoms of Temporal Arteritis.
Can Temporal Arteritis kill you?
Yes, Temporal Arteritis can kill you by causing a heart attack.
What is Temporal arteritis also called?
It is also known as giant cell arteritis
What has the author Louis A Healey written?
Louis A. Healey has written: 'The systemic manifestations of temporal arteritis' -- subject(s): Complications, Giant cell arteritis, Ocular manifestations of general diseases, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Temporal arteritis
What population groups tend to get temporal arteritis?
Temporal arteritis almost always occurs in people over 50, and it becomes more common as people age. About 20 out of 100,000 people over the age of 50 suffer from temporal arteritis. Women are affected twice as often as men.
Why does top of head hurt when touched?
Temporal arteritis is a condition that can cause tender spots on the head. Temporal arteritis is inflammation of the vessels that supply blood to the neck and head region.
What are the characteristics of temporal arteritis?
Patients with temporal arteritis are diagnosed and overlap with a broader disorder called giant cell arteritis. This can affect parts of the body in addition to the scalp, eyes, and jaw. Sometimes the disease can cause restricted circulation.
Swollen temples are a sign of what?
Swollen temples could be a sign of temporal arteritis (also called cranial or giant cell arteritis) which is an inflammation of the temporal artery (which runs over the temple, beside the eye).
What specialist kind of Dr should you see if you have temporal arteritis?
neurosurgeon or cardiovascular surgeon
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 the medical term meaning inflammation of an artery or arteries known as?
Arteritis is the medical term meaning inflammation of an artery. For instance, temporal arteritis is inflammation of the temporal artery.
