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I am also interested in life after prednisone. I took my last dose in January. I...

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Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25 11:31am

I've been on Kevzara for 8 weeks now (every 2 weeks). Was diagnosed with PMR on...

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Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 26 9:09pm

During first five months of my PMR/GCA journey, I followed my rheumatologist's tapering schedule. In December...

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Discussion: Decreasing Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 26 8:15am

Kevzara……Lucky me, no side effects, except a minor rash where I place injection occasionally. Note: I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347144/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 13 11:04am

1) I have never been told to fast before any Actemra infusion. 2) I have never...

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Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11 9:17pm

I start Acterna infusion next Monday. Diagnosed with GCA in May. Was immediately put on 40mg...

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Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11 8:23pm

Yes it was Actemra (tocilizumab). It isn't so new anymore and many people are on Actemra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368814/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12 6:47am

Thank you so much for your information! And I wish you well with your current medications....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369474/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12 9:55pm

I have found the the tiredness and fatigue are a result of coming off prednisone too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361460/

Discussion: PMR and Flu Vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1 12:08pm

I think PMR, like many things, is due to a combination of nature and nurture. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373482/

Discussion: PMR appears in people with Commonalities, by chance?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18 12:01pm

I’ve had PMR for 2 years now, starting with 30 mg of Prednisone. Once I took...

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Discussion: PMR and travel

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19 11:29am

I would take the trip, with a good supply of prednisone. I personally, would slow my...

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Discussion: PMR and travel

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19 3:44pm

When I was on a high dose (60 mg) of Prednisone, I would awake with leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371765/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 16 9:07am

I was referred to an endocrinologist who took control of my Prednisone dose. The endocrinologist was...

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Discussion: kevzara and relapse

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4 1:42pm

I have multiple conditions that cause pain. Some of my conditions are autoimmune and some aren't....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335103/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25 3:56pm

I had been taking Lipitor until my CK levels started to rise so my PCP took...

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Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

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Posted: Jun 26 10:20am

My eGFR is consistently in the 60-70 range so listed as Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease....

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Discussion: Kidney function with PMR, prednisone, actemra?

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Posted: Jun 28 8:04am

First go-round w PMR/GCA my doctor put me on 80 mg of omeprazole to protect my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346813/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 12 6:58pm

Susan, I'm 71, and I've been taking weekly Actemra injections for almost a year. I haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345215/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10 1:05pm

I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA at age 64. My inflammation scores were extraordinarily high, even for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348381/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

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Posted: Jul 14 7:21pm

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