Sarilumab medication for tapering prednisone

Posted by suzanne63040 @suzanne63040, 2 days ago

I have PMR and also adrenal insufficiency. I have been on prednisone for 13 years. That is why I ended up with adrenal insufficiency. My rheumatologist had never mentioned anything about my adrenal glands. It was actually my cardiologist that discovered it as I ended up in adrenal crisis. Anyway, my new endocrinologist is tapering me off the prednisone. It is definitely causing flare ups of PMR.
My neurologist suggested I ask my new rheumatologist about Sarilumab to help with the taper. Has anyone used this med?

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | 2 days ago

Yes, it is a biologic called Kevzara. Very successful to help me to get off prednisone. It is not instant gratification. Takes days to kick in.
Search Kevzara in this blog to learn way more.
Good luck

suzanne63040 | @suzanne63040 | 1 day ago

Thank you so much!

suzanne63040 | @suzanne63040 | 1 day ago

In reply to @tweetypie13 "Yes, it is a biologic called Kevzara. Very successful to help me to get off prednisone...." + (show)

@tweetypie13 did your insurance cover this medication?

tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | 1 day ago

In reply to @suzanne63040 "@tweetypie13 did your insurance cover this medication?" + (show)

@suzanne63040
I have Medicare and supplemental.
I paid the first $2100 to cover my annual deductible for Medicare and it covers all else, including any other RX for the year because I Met my deductible.

tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | 1 day ago

In reply to @tweetypie13 "@suzanne63040 I have Medicare and supplemental. I paid the first $2100 to cover my annual deductible..." + (show)

@tweetypie13
Follow this link…
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kevzara-not-being-covered-next-year/

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