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Hi @sheralee, I just had my first Kevzara injection on Tuesday. So far, so good. No...

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Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

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Posted: May 26, 2023

I hope you have good luck with Kevzara. I'm on Actemra which my rheumatologist wanted me...

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Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

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Posted: Jun 7, 2023

My rheumatologist was diplomatic about the risk of infections from these medications. She said it was...

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Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

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Posted: Jun 28, 2023

@dadcue You asked "Have you ever been diagnosed with anything more specific or is it still...

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Discussion: Corticosteroid injections for polymyalgia rheumatica

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Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Hi; I am on a 14 week taper from prednisone in order to move to Kevzara....

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Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

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Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I have two, yes 2, rheumys. One is kind of OK and a long drive away....

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Discussion: What are your rheumatologists using to stop the pain from PMR.?

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Posted: Oct 9, 2023

I initially, I was taking prednisone along with the Actemra. I slowly tapered (for 6 months)...

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Discussion: Rinvoq for PMR and GCA - What's your experience?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2022

Congratulations on finding a dose of prednisone that works although 35 mg is a bit on...

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Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

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Posted: Oct 9, 2023

Hi Everyone, Seven weeks in and I'm only working with a PA until I can get...

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Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 11, 2023

For anyone struggling with tapering and having to split prednisone tablets, I would ask your doctor...

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Discussion: When and How to Taper Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 11, 2023

A couple of comments: 1- Interesting about the sciatica. I had off and on "mild" leg/back...

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Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I won't pretend to know anything about thyroid function. However, the thyroid, the adrenals, cortisol levels...

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Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Great! I am so glad that is working for you. Like I said, everyone is different,...

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Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

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Posted: Sep 18, 2023

"My rheumatologist is postulating prednisone tapering triggering an autoimmune response. Vicious circle. I went back up...

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Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Remission isn't well defined for PMR. Some speak of remission as being the relief of symptoms...

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Discussion: PMR Remission

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Posted: Nov 15, 2023

@macadoo I developed PMR in February 2021, starting at 40 mg of prednisone and tapering to...

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Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Oct 20, 2022

I can relate to much of it ... I was diagnosed with ax-SpA about 35 years...

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Discussion: Question about PMR in addition to other autoimmune disorders?

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Posted: Apr 14 10:15am

@joycj Our doctor said not to take Advil for pain, only Tylenol, because of the potential...

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Discussion: Anyone tapered down as directed, but increased back up on their own?

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Posted: Apr 11 11:30am

Many things can cause an enlarged spleen including autoimmune diseases. Chronic inflammatory conditions can cause an...

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Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

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Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Before I got PMR, I had a lot of orthopedic surgery (shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist), a...

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Discussion: PMR and preexisting knee pain

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Posted: Apr 16 10:39am

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