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Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 7 12:17pm | Replies (100)Comment receiving replies
@mikeydee
Clarification……hope this makes sense
One of the side effects of Kevzara is low WBC and neutrafils.
WBC range is 4-11 and I’m at 3
Neutrafils are also below range
SED and CRP are very good.
This effects my immunity and stamina.
I have read on this site from others where they had similar problems.
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@tweetypie13 This is what kevzara does...it ties up IL6, an immune protein that is responsible for causing inflammation... like when you get a skin cut and the fluid loss is limited by inflammation which causes swelling a necessary immune action to preserving one's life... so kevzara is responsible for wbc, neutrophils and crp being next to zero... and yes as a result we have to be more aware of potential infections...
Inflammation is a major concern for people with PMR and other immune disorders causing PAIN...
To me the potential infection issue is much easier to handle than PAIN and prednisone side effects...