Yes ... that was true in my case. Since Actemra wasn't FDA approved for PMR my rheumatologist had to say "all other treatment options had failed." He also said Actemra represented my "best chance of ever getting off Prednisone."

I notice people are getting on Kevzara soon after being diagnosed with PMR so I think people are requesting it sooner. Doctors seem to be less reluctant to try Kevzara because no doctor wants their patients on long term prednisone.

A high percentage of patients (estimates are more than 50%) experience a relapse when their Prednisone dose is tapered lower. I think doctors are giving prednisone one relapse before introducing Kevzara for "relapsing" PMR.

No medication will work for everyone so neither will Kevzara or Actemra. However, I think Kevzara is worth a try for PMR.