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Has anyone ever been diagnosed with temporal arteritis and it turned out to be Lyme disease?
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This was one of my possible dx. before being dx w/Lyme+
Extreme pain/migraines and seizure-like activity centered in this area. Blood tests and MRI showed nothing. I guess this is good, because they were going to treat w/ major steroids.
My massage therapist can actually feel the electrical zings when working in the area. I can control them to a point by just blinking.
My right temple is still the epicenter for pain. The temporal artery is easily felt and tender- it stretches across my skull.
This has gotten better w/ Lyme treatment, but I imagine it will be the last to go...it isn't fun! Migraines are almost gone, but pain and pressure is still there.
Light and sound sensitivity is still extreme.
Let me know your coping ideas... wishing you luck, wantabe
It was my boyfriend's aunt who was just diagnosed with temporal arteritis. I have a feeling it could be Lyme, as she lives on Vancouver Island (BC), where LD is rampant. The doctor said she had to be on steroids for 2 years...
Thanks for sharing your story with me.
Julie
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