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I am on ACTEMRA for my giant Cell Arteritis but it seems like my PMR ?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (30)
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@jenbillig

Thank you for your response. I got back to 5mg of prednisone 3 days ago and itching is almost gone as well as bone aches. I am supposed to take my ACTEMRA injection 164mg tomorrow. Awaiting a call from the Doctor tomorrow as on how to proceed. I have a great active life and know that at my age 86 I will have both of these conditions for the rest of my life. I had PMR 14 years ago and GCA 7 years ago. I just need to know on how to best manage it so I can maintain my quality of life.

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Teri | @tsc | Oct 7 2:13pm

My mother in law got GCA in her 80s. She died two months short of her 100th birthday. The GCA eventually left her. These disorders are supposed to burn themselves out after a while. For some, it takes more time. Take care!

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