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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 8 11:23pm | Replies (2096)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with PMR by primary care doctor in 2014.
It flairs several times a year, prednisone takes care of symptoms but just heard about Kevzara. I am 79 years and am in otherwise good health. Take yoga, walk outside, and active overall.
But my hair is falling out and I have moon face and would LOVE to say goodbye to PREDNISONE. What do we know about Kevzara? Does it only treat PMR or can it treat other problems. Apparently only a Rheumatologist can prescribe it. Thank you
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@predniso141
I, too, am 79. Been on Kevzara 41 weeks, love it. Did not know it would help me get off prednisone (minor point Dr forgot to mention so I fought it).
It did help. Been off Prednisone 20 wks and take no other drugs except Kevzara shot. I do take Tylenol for arthritis if it will be a physically active day (hike, bike, golf etc).
Check out the Kevzara website. Medigap pays for it, after I cover my annual deductible. It takes abt 10-12 weeks to kick in. Good Luck
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@predniso141 There are quite a few members who have shared their experience with Kevzara. Here's a search of Connect listing the different discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/.