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Prednisone tapering: How did you do it pain free?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 9 hours ago | Replies (84)
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@mech
I dont notice any side effects from Kevzara. I began in early December and if I experienced any adverse effects I would remember. I keep a diary and there are no recorded side effects from Kevzara.

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mech | @mech | Apr 15 1:35pm

@cwbf thats great! Thank you!

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | Apr 15 8:16pm

@cwbf I had similar experience…..after several months my wbc dropped…..not surprised. Chged dosage to every 3 weeks and resolved itself. Ended up staying that way for the last 4 months and am now off. 👍

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walterl | @walterl | 2 days ago

@cwbf
There are reported side effects of pneumonia and UTI’s. I had both last December. Kevzara was very painful to administer as well. I’ve had PMR for over 10 years. I no longer take anything for it. If I experience a flare up, I’ll go back on prednisone. I do take Humira for the rheumatoid arthritis that usually accompanies PMR at some point in time. The RA is very painful, but the Humira is working well. I’m a 77 year old woman spending summers in WA and winters in AZ. Staying active outside helps me sleep better and keeps my mental health positive.
Best of luck on your PMR journey.

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