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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 15 5:34pm | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
@dadcue thanks, my numbers arnt that bad either, they say liver enzymes can be up to 3 x normal. My absolute neutrophils are still in the normal range at 2.5. Before kevzara it was 5 or 6. So I'm still ok there.
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@ronludington
Seven years of PMR is a long time. I assume you were on prednisone the entire time. Even with Kevzara, it might take you a while to taper off prednisone as you will likely have some secondary adrenal insufficiency.
Just be aware that symptoms of secondary adrenal insufficiency can mimic PMR. I think when my cortisol level was too low after I reached 5 mg of Prednisone, it was difficult for my body to regulate inflammation. Kevzara should help to control the inflammation. However, as the prednisone dosage is reduced, the body needs time to resume its own adequate cortisol production.