@jeff97 Jeff,I looked over the copies of my lab report’s going back to Dec 2022 and I don’t have a copy of the results of an IL-6 being done.I was diagnosed in Nov 2022 with Polymyalgia Rheumatica .The CRP was63 and I was started on Prednisone and referred to a Rheumatologist.I started Actemra infusions in February 2023 and tapered off the Prdnisone.I don’t think I had any issues in 2024 or 2025.This episode started in April of this year,definitely GCA and I was started on Prednisone, Now reduced to15 MGMs a day,plus six infusions of Actemra.I am still symptomatic but somewhat improved.Had to increase the Prednisone today to 30 MGMs because of increased sensitivity right and left temporal areas .Advised to return to 15 MGMS tomorrow.I will see how the symptoms are tomorrow.I am most anxious to get off the Prednisone.I am a textbook picture of GCA and scheduled for my seventh infusion of Actemra in twelve days.I will ask if there is another medication that can be added so the Prednisone can soon be discontinued.Then perhaps the combination of a oral anti inflammatory and the Actemra will be effective.The temporal arteries were definitely sensitive yesterday so I will stay on the Prednisone as advised if needed.
I am so thankful for your advice and guidance.Cathie