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PMR and Methotrexate

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 27 11:03am | Replies (231)
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@jfannarbor

Has anyone suggested Kevzara since I am sure you have tried many drugs to treat PMR. That is what my rheumatologist is trying after hydrochloroqin and then sulfasalazine. Both of these drugs have side effects. I realize that Kevzara has side effects and would like to hear of others who have taken it. I am also on prednisone and have been on and off that for years.

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gsm1 | @gsm1 | Nov 1 12:27pm

I have been o suflasalzine for about a year and a half. 2 tablets twice daily on a full stomache. I think it helped me along with the Prednisone.

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karo89135 | @karo89135 | Nov 1 3:39pm

Hi JF,
I did try Kevzara autoinject. Had immediate chest pain but really was skin reacting with itchy skin eruptions. My hand pain was called palendromic pmr. Tried Kevzara once more and had horrible headaches. Prior to this I had 5 injections of Methotrexate with other side effects. It is not approved for PMR but rheumatologist seem to lump the two diseases together even without positive labs. I must say my hand cramps and aches improved so will see what comes next. I have never been offered any of the other medications I see here.
Good luck to you!
Karo

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