I’ve had PMR for 15 years, on prednisone for 5 years now. Prednisone never got rid of my pain or inflammation or high sed rate, but it reduced all of those. Until they tried to wean me and every mg down shot my pain levels and test results through the roof. Even with methotrexate.

I was prescribed Kevzara about 2.5 months ago. It’s been a wonder drug for me. My pain levels have reduced drastically. Unfortunately I also have fibromyalgia, so need to get that treated to accurately see where the PMR levels are. But I have normal C-RP and Sed Rate for first time in 15 years! My liver enzyme reading is slightly elevated, but not much and they say it doesn’t damage liver and readings go back to normal if you discontinue.

I haven’t had any other side effects and I’m weaning down on my prednisone slowly but surely. I’m hoping I get off completely. I’ve been on it way too long and I have a lot of health issues from the years of inflammation and prednisone use.

For me Kevzara is a wonder drug and if I have to be on it for life, then so be it unless something big changes for me.