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I think I have PMR and I’m terrified
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@tweetypie13 thank you so much for your kind words . It’s very much appreciated. Can you explain the biologic meds? Are they an alternative to steroids or something that you can move to later on?
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@martyn In simple terms, biologics are a drug made specifically for a specific disease, in this case Kevzara. I recall it was approved in 2017 maybe, by the FDA.
Best you read the website for more. Key point is HELPS GET OFF PREDNISONE. Yes alternative to steroids. I do the self injection in belly. It takes upto 3 months to kick in. With me I was able to taper off the prednisone while building up the Kevzara startup, so to ospeak.
Insurance for me was easy. I’m Medicare and United Health. My drug plan has an annual co pay of $2000.00. That’s what I pay out of pkt for the first month and all else are covered for the year. Kevzara also has some sort of financial assistance on the website.
Hope this helps.