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Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 13 11:57am | Replies (92)
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@suzorand

Has anyone had experience with using Biologics to put PMR into remission? Including Tocilizumab or any others?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 27, 2021

Hello @suzorand, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we merged your post into an existing discussion on the same topic. My PMR is currently in remission and I don't have experience using biologics to treat my PMR when it was active. I did find some information that addresses the topic that you might find helpful until other members can share their experience with you.

-- "Can biologics treat PMR? - Despite an expanding field of targeted biologic therapies available for the treatment of inflammatory disorders, no biologic agents are recommended for the treatment of PMR. Sep 27, 2017" -- https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/education/forms/polymyalgia-rheumatica/#1545067861996-ce2121ac-6499
-- Tocilizumab Found Steroid-Sparing in PMR: https://www.medpagetoday.org/rheumatology/generalrheumatology/57894
-- Imaging Changes Examined in Tocilizumab-Treated Polymyalgia Rheumatica: https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/home/topics/research/imaging-changes-examined-in-tocilizumab-treated-polymyalgia-rheumatica/

Have you discussed using Tocilizumab or other biologics with your rheumatologist?

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