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A member asked:
I have been told thru a ct that i have inflammation of my arteries around my brain. i am on pretason until my next visit soon .i know this is serious.
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Yes: Yes, it usually is serious. Most often called cerebral vasculitis. Prednisone is usually the right medicine to start treatment.
Answered 12/4/2016
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