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Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 30 8:20pm | Replies (70)
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@dbyrne

I was recently diagnosed with large cell arteritis. I am currently on prednisone, my Dr. is recommending I go on Actemra, either by injection or infusion. Does anyone have any experience with this drug? I have a real concern with the side effects that are listed.

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mariajean03 | @mariajean03 | Sep 6, 2023

I don't but I'm on Entyvio. It's not doing the job and I've developed skin cancer from it. I would go with the most common side effects and seek a second opinion if needed. I have severe UC and very frustrated by my Dr. Maria.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Sep 6, 2023

Hi @dbyrne, I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled:

- Think I have Giant Cell Ateritis (or GCA)
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/think-i-have-gca
I did this so you could meet members like @pickle7 who also talked about Actemra.

@dbyrne, what side effects in particular are you most concerned about?

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