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Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 9 7:36pm | Replies (135)Comment receiving replies
I found that my blood tests were similar... "low white blood cell count, low platelet count, and low ANC". which i believe is characteristic of kevzara working and tying up the IL6 which causes inflammation.
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Kevzara does tie up IL-6 and reduces the type of inflammation that is the most responsible and implicated in PMR. It might not stop the type of inflammation that is implicated in other autoimmune disorders.
Inflammation gets a bad rap. You wouldn't want to stop any and all inflammation because it is a characteristic of a healthy immune system. Inflammation is our main defense against infections. Fortunately, Kevzara stops PMR inflammation but it doesn't seem to increase the risk of an infection.
Kevzara provides a more targeted relief of PMR inflammation without shutting down the entire immune system. Kevzara works differently ... unlike Prednisone, which broadly suppresses the entire immune system.
The following is a good YouTube video about Kevzara. The Vasculitis Foundation is also a great resource we have in the USA for patients with PMR and GCA.
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@mikeydee similar issues….my Dr had me chg injections from bi weekly to every 3 weeks…..maybe try that.