Then your doctor might order lab tests. You will probably need to take the medicine for some time. The good news is that you should feel better within a few weeks after you start taking the medicine. Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Call your doctor if you have any side effects from the medicine.
Temporal arteritis is an inflammation of the arteries in the head, forehead and scalp.
It has some of the same symptoms as PMR but is a more serious disease. It is important to tell your doctor right away if you have headaches or a burning or tingling feeling in your scalp. Your doctor also needs to know right away if you start having jaw pain, tongue pain or problems with your vision. If you have any of these problems, your doctor might want you to have a test to see if you have temporal arteritis. Take your medicine as directed.