and was accompanied by tenderness and difficulty eating. Rather than waiting for a routine appointment, Sarah pushed for immediate medical attention. That decision began a race against a condition capable of causing permanent damage in a very short time.
Doctors suspected giant cell arteritis, an inflammation of the arteries that commonly affects blood vessels around the temples in adults over 50. The condition can reduce blood flow to the eyes and lead to sudden, irreversible vision loss. Jaw pain that begins or worsens while chewing is a particularly important clue
