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Re: vasculitis, temporal arteritis, gca - does artery inflammation change - worse at times, improve or change - if so what would cause changes (?)
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See below: The inflammation should improve with Prednisone therapy. It would get worse without therapy.
Answered 12/19/2020
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Yes: It responds very well to high dose steroids. It should be started as soon as possible to avoid dangerous eye complications.
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