How Long Does Temporal Arteritis Last

Most people make a full recovery, but treatment may be needed for 1 to 2 years or longer. The condition may return at a later date. Damage to other blood vessels in the body, such as aneurysms (ballooning of the blood vessels), may occur. This damage can lead to a stroke in the future.

Do symptoms of temporal arteritis come and go?

Does temporal arteritis come and go? Some symptoms of temporal arteritis such as head pain and temple swelling can come and go. Symptoms experienced depend on which arteries are being affected and are commonly found to include pain in the right temple and the left temple.

What happens if temporal arteritis goes untreated?

Most often, it affects the arteries in your head, especially those in your temples. For this reason, giant cell arteritis is sometimes called temporal arteritis. Giant cell arteritis frequently causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain and vision problems. Untreated, it can lead to blindness.