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My mom has temporal arthritis. what should she do?
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ARTERITIS: More than likely she has temporal arteritis and not temporal arthritis. This is usually treated by rheumatologists or family physicians.
Answered 11/9/2012
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1,2,3: Temporal arteritis can cause blindness or death if untreated. She should: 1. See a rheumatologist 2. Take the Prednisone rx as prescribed 3. Do blood tests as instructed. The condition is definitely treatable.
Answered 6/30/2014
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