Hello healthy56!
I wouldn’t hesitate start KEVZARA. It has been a life changer for me. Early in 2022 I developed PMR and was on prednisone for 2-1/2 years. It took forever to wean myself off (cyling up and down dosage) when my rheumatologist suggested this biologic. I had no reservations as I was so desperate. And amazingly, it started working within 2 to 3 weeks. I have been off prednisone nine months and managing my PMR and RA with Kevzara. They will need to run complete blood panels and test you for tuberculosis before prescribing. Fortunately, my blood labs have continued to be absolutely perfect during this time, whereas on prednisone and many other drugs for RA, I had liver and numerous other deficits. In January 2024, while investigating prescription drug coverage, I found Aetna to be the best, requiring only $3200 out of pocket and the rest was written off. As you likely know, it’s a very expensive drug, but well worth it. I just turned 70 years old and I’m feeling like my 60-year-old self once again, FYI, I am an active, fit male Developed PMR early in 22, in June of that year I caught Covid (Vaccinated) then had long Covid for another year, eventually developing rheumatoid arthritis. I highly recommend KEZARA, and hopeful that it will continue working. Best of luck on your journey.