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Temporal arthritis i'm getting pain n my ear & around my tempal artery is pounding hard i have no sysptoms i read bout i'm worried this is serous?
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See rheumatologist!: While you may or may not have temporal arteritis, since it is serious, see someone in rheumatology! ta is characterized by a high crp, and the diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy. It is not solely a clinical diagnosis and requires tests to support the dx. Good luck.
Answered 12/10/2013
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