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PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 11 7:08am | Replies (175)
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@harelover

I am about to start Kevzara too. I am so hopeful that it will work for me and that the side effects will be minimal. You say you have had a positive experience with the drug. Does that mean your PMR symptoms have resolved? What dosage of prednisone were you on when you started Kevzara?
Wilmington Delaware? If so I live so close.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 1 7:25am

Hi @harelover, You might also want to take a look at the following discussions to learn what others have shared on Kevzara.

--- Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kevzara-sarilumab-to-treat-pmr/
--- Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/first-dose-of-kevzara/
--- Leflunomide, Kevzara for PMR, who knows about them?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/leflunomide-kevzara-for-pmr-who-knows-about-them/

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wilmingtonemperor | @wilmingtonemperor | Jan 1 2:08pm

Hi; unfortunately I am in Wilmington, NC not Delaware. A little history. I was diagnosed at the end of January 23. I started at 20 mg and was down to zero by September. Then I had a flare that sent me right back to 20mg but by that time Kevzara had been approved for PMR. Tomorrow I get my 6th dose. I am at 2.5 mg currently and depending on labs of Jan 4, I may be off prednisone entirely by Jan 9. Yes, I have a very positive view of Kevzara but you should know that it is a biologic and can suppress the immune system. Google Drugs.com and download:"Kevzara: 7 things you should know". My symtoms have resolved and I feel great. But, until I am totally off prednisone and Kevzara is carrying the load, final chapter has yet to be written. I hope you have good insurance because Kevzara is a Tier 5 drug.
Best of luck, Happy New Year, and keep in touch.
John

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