10 Temporal Arteritis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #6: Joint Pain
A complication that often arises in giant cell arteritis is polymyalgia rheumitica (PMR). PMR is caused by inflammation of the muscles, and it occurs in almost half of the people who have giant cell arteritis. It’s unclear why people suffering from giant cell arteritis also develop PMR.
The symptoms of PMR are pain, tenderness, and stiffness of the proximal joints. However, pain and discomfort can spread beyond the area of the head. It can affect the shoulders and upper arms and even spread to the hips.
Advertisement
