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How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Mar 30 11:10am | Replies (104)Comment receiving replies
@kjoed53
You are your own best advocate. Sometimes you have to inc prednisone before you can go down. I am a big advocate of “self taper at times”. Another option is try splitting pred between morning and night so I wake up less painful.
Last.y….GO KEVZARA…it was my savior. If I was you….. I am a bull in a china shop…. Copy off the internet the Kevzara info and FDA approval and take it to your dr, if hard to get into the Rehumy, go to your primary care.
Your comfort/relief is KEY.
Good luck.
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@tweetypie13
I have an easier time getting an appointment with my rheumatologist than I do for my primary. I've looked into kevzara but I'm concerned with the side effects. I'm 73 so I'm already at a health disadvantage. I don't think splitting the dose would work for me. It's not like the pred is wearing off and causing the problem, it's more that the 25mg dose is not making me pain free. I'm not sure if everyone touting pred as a miracle drug for PMR is feeling pain free or less pain.