What is this?

[Cath278]

Hi all. I was hoping someone could answer this question for me. I have Temporal Arteritis and taking Pred  20 mgs daily. Since I sarted to come down on the Pred I have this "sensation" on the side of my head where the pain used to be. It s like something crawling under the skin, a bit unpleasant.I guess I didnt notice before because of the pain. First, what is it?
Is it normal?
Should I make my dr aware of it?
Do i need to go back up on the Pred by 5mgs?
Thanking you all very much, Cath278

[Cath278]

Thank you very much for replying Dr. I will look up the reference  you gave me this evening. cath278

[dr_simran]

Hello Dear,
Headache,is  the most universal symptom of temporal arteritis,tends to be unilateral, classically concentrating in the temporal region.
Here ,inflammation often strikes the temporal artery, causing temporal-located headaches.
Your pain is possibly due to reduction in the prednisolone dose.The dose should be modulated gradually.You should consult your physician and get the dose adjusted.
Refer http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic568.htm
Best