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Anyone taking Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) for rheumatoid arthritis?

Posted by sparkswd @sparkswd, Jul 12 9:24pm

I suffer from severe rheumatoid arthritis since 2017. My Dr wants me to try a biological medication called Tyenne injection is. There someone that has experienced this medication? Little nervous to try

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jul 14 9:21pm

@sparkswd Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I’m certain that someone with RA will respond to you. It may take a few days but they’ll be here!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 16 8:14pm

@sparkswd, I moved your question about Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) into its own discussion. I believe @mejob has experience with this medication.

Sparkswd, have you started the new treatment yet?

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | Jul 18 12:53pm

I've been taking Actemra, which is another form of tocilizumab, for almost a year. I take an injection every week for giant cell arteritis. I haven't had any side effects, and it has allowed me to taper prednisone from 60 mg per day down to 1. I was a little queasy at first about injecting myself, but I got used to it in a few weeks. It's pretty much foolproof with the auto-injector pens. I'm feeling better now than I have in several years. I expect to keep taking the injections for at least a couple more years.

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davidtile1 | @davidtile1 | 5 hours ago
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I've been taking Actemra, which is another form of tocilizumab, for almost a year. I take an injection every week for giant cell arteritis. I haven't had any side effects, and it has allowed me to taper prednisone from 60 mg per day down to 1. I was a little queasy at first about injecting myself, but I got used to it in a few weeks. It's pretty much foolproof with the auto-injector pens. I'm feeling better now than I have in several years. I expect to keep taking the injections for at least a couple more years.

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I had my third weekly shot yesterday for ra
Rinvoq quit working after five years
Dr also started me on acthar with tyenne
Im just waiting and hoping they will start working. I am unable to walk right now. Good luck

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