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What is temporal arthritis how serous is this i don't have vision problems with or any of the symptoms i read about only headaches should i b worried?

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You're too young: Temporal arteritis mainly affects people 70 years of age & older. Symptoms include headache, scalp tenderness (when brushing hair or touching their temples) , pain with chewing, fever & muscle weakness (getting out of a chair). The disease causes arteries to become blocked & can lead to vision loss & stroke. Diagnosis is made by blood tests & a biopsy of the temporal artery. Unlikely under 50.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Timothy Carey answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends: You should see a doctor to be sure. Temporal arteritis is a potentially blinding even fatal condition. It is unlikely in your age group without other symptoms but see a doctor.

Answered 5/12/2014

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Need Consultation: Reference site: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000448.Htm however, you could have a tmj/muscle dysfunction and mistaking it as temporal arthritis.

Answered 4/1/2013

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