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Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 20 1:07pm | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
My rheumatologist checked with Medicare and they only covered
Infusions, no injections.
I would go 1x each month and the lovely nurse at my rheumatologist's office would give me the infusion. I had no issues at all. But I was on Actemra for at least a few months after I stopped prednisone (can't remember exactly).
Good luck!!
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Thank you! I decided to go ahead with the infusion. My Medicare advantage plan only partially pays for either method, but I'm at a point where I'm willing to make financial sacrifices in other ways if I can get to zero Prednisone within a matter of months. (I know that's not guaranteed).
My goodness, this forum is a lifeline!!