hi ive been having pain for two weeks on and off now in my left temple kind of sharp comes and goes and slight jaw pain on left side worried it might be temporal arteritist had a blood test for inflammation and there was none im also a young adult female and the doctor its probably not that but im still scared cause i heard it might cause a stroke if someone has it is that true? just want some advice
Does the doctor have any other suggestions as to what might be causing the pain? There are so many possible causes, most of which can be treated. Migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, are two possibilities which spring to mind.
no not really migraine was suggested but the medication i have has stopped working for that
Have a look at the symptoms for trigeminal neuralgia. Apparently it can cause some jaw discomfort.
If your doctor is being no help you should be referred to a specialist because you should not have to live with debilitating pain. You do need a diagnosis so you get the correct treatment.
If you have any visual problems please go to the emergency department. However at your age the chances of GCA are very low. There is a related illness, takayasu’s arteritis, which does afflict younger people but I don’t know if it would cause the symptoms you describe. Worth looking up perhaps?
Good luck. And do keep in touch, let us know how you get on.
thanks not heard of them the only tests ive had done recently are mri and blood test which were normal however did bang the back of my head on and wooden headboard dont know if that would cause anything
ok that is scary ive had blood pressure taken and thats normal worried i might have that
Did you tell the doctor? You could have concussion, not a serious one probably but you do need to look after yourself.
The takayasu’s arteritis is very rare. Don’t get all hypochondriac, but if you do have some of the symptoms you can at least impress your doctor with your knowledge!
yeah they said i’ll be fine and trying too
sorry i worry and thanks
will do