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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Mar 31 7:58pm | Replies (104)Comment receiving replies
Does anyone diagnosed with GCA have severe diverticulosis with previous bowel perforation and colostomy? Seems like all meds for GCA can cause bowel perforation. I started prednisone and Rinvoq 1 week ago and now have a diverticulitis flare. I don’t know what to do!
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@momokelly1 I started Tyenne in January and just had an episode of mild diverticulitis. I don't want to find out what a moderate or severe case feels like. They took me off tyenne (Actemra bio-similar) and I'm waiting to see what's next. Keep us updated and I'll do the same. I'm still on 10mg Prednisone, just started tapering.
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Hi momokelly1
Yes. I see that also. I just started Tyenne and also very concerned about that side effect also. I have PMR and GCA on my aortic in my heart. Long term prednisone use. May I ask why they didn’t prescribe actemra or Tyenne The biologics ? Best of luck to you
Ellen