In the early stages, giant cell arteritis may resemble the flu, in that individuals will experience fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite. As the blood vessels in the head become inflamed, symptoms can progress to include severe headaches, tenderness of the temples or scalp, double vision, temporary vision loss, jaw pain, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and dizziness.

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