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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 3 12:31am | Replies (23)

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@susanlf

Congratulations!!

You are an encouragement to all of us who are still struggling! Keep up all those activities. One day we will get there, too!

Question: I was on Kevzara and it tanked my blood count numbers. Then moved to Humira which didn't help at all. Have also been on prednisone (not again) and methotrexate. No pain relief from any of them. What other meds besides Kevzara were you on? I asked about Rinvoq but because it is black-boxed, doctors will not prescribe it for me. Last night I had symptoms of GCA and will be checking in with a new opthamologist.

Any ideas for pain relief?

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | Dec 31, 2025

@susanlf
Only Kevzara. My numbers tanked too and Dr chged dosage on Kevzara. Shot every 3 weeks instead of every 2 wks.

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aussiedogmom | @aussiedogmom | Jan 2 6:47am

@susanlf Turmeric. Add Extra Strength Tylenol. I have a friend with Psoriatic Arthritis, and can't take the usual, OTC pain relievers. She swears by Turmeric and a strong anti inflammatory diet.

I'm on Prednisone 2.5 mg/day, and Kevzara. In order to have an exercise program, I use the Turmeric/Tylenol and it keeps the pain down as I slowly increase exercise (Pilates, walking and Egym weight program).

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