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GCA, zoster, and (maybe) PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 26, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@marieameehan

Your story is a very interesting one !!!!
It has been such a brief time since you were diagnosed and treated !!! How do you find the Actemra???
Than you !

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redboat | @redboat | Oct 26, 2023

The Actemra has worked very well for me, with no noticeable side effects, and no relapses as I taper off Prednisone. I'm now Prednisone free!

The main danger with Actemra is liver function. My liver scores are slightly elevated by Actemra, with ALT and AST around 20. This is still in "normal" range but not the more optimal score of around 13 that I get when all is good. Blood tests are being used periodically to monitor liver function.

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