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Who has GCA, Giant Cell Arteritis?
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@elizabeth22
Thanks for all the helpful tips. I’m really hopeful about the Actmera after reading your experience & great advice on warming it up. How often do you take yours?
Also what exactly is peripheral artery disease rehab? I have heard others mention it.
Thanks in advance.
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@momac59
Hi. I take it once a week. Due to insurance, I had to switch to Tyenne last month. It’s basically the same thing as Actemra which is a biologic.
The PAD rehab program is similar to cardiac rehab (I don’t have heart issues) in that I get my vitals checked first, then I go on a treadmill and get monitored. When I reach that threshold of pain, I stop and get my vitals checked again. The purpose is to increase my walking time before I reach my pain threshold. I hope that helps.
Happy Sunday!