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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Dec 28, 2024 | Replies (25)
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@nanniepie

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 23, 2024

For people following this discussion, you may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Just Started Actemra: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/just-started-actemra/
- How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-hard-is-it-to-get-on-actemra-tocilizumab-with-pmr/
- Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/actemra-tocilizumab-to-treat-pmr/

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | Dec 28, 2024

I've been on Actemra for 5 months along with prednisone to treat GCA. The only side effect I've had from the Actemra is a big increase in cholesterol. My cholesterol was low when I was diagnosed with GCA 6 months ago, but now my primary care doctor wants me to start taking a statin to treat high cholesterol.

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