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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 7 11:09am | Replies (5)
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I was given a biologic medication called Actemra (tocilizumab). It blocked the IL-6 inflammation pathway implicated in both PMR and GCA. Actemra seemed to control my PMR symptoms.
The added bonus was --- Actemra didn't prevent my adrenals from producing more cortisol. Actemra doesn't stimulate adrenal function. However, Actemra didn't suppress my adrenal function like prednisone did.