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GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (314)
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@randersonccc

You give me hope. I have started the Actemra self injecting pen every other week. So far so good. Too early to stay the taper and I’m down to 4 mg a day now. But will begin to taper after I have a few injections on board. Thank you.

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | May 12 3:33pm

I've been injecting Actemra weekly for almost 10 months, and I also take prednisone. I have GCA and PMR. I started at 60 mg prednisone a day, and now I'm down to 4. My rheumatologist wants me to taper 1 mg a month. I haven't had any issues since being diagnosed almost 11 months ago.

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