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Headaches for decade,having left temple &eye headaches that can last 2 days, then goes away for a year now, can temp arter.go this long w/o advancing?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Not: Usually. Generally Progressive and if not treated can impair vision. Diagnosis suggested by physical examination, elevated ESR and can be confirmed by biopsy of the temporal artery

Answered 5/21/2017

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A member asked:

Headaches for decade,having left temple &eye headaches that can last 2 days, then goes away for a year now, can temp arter.go this long w/o advancing?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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