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I don't have any experience with Kevzara but I have been on Actemra (tocilizumab) since January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053066/

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

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Posted: Apr 18 11:00am

I was diagnosed about 14 months ago and am still trying to get off prednisone. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106943/

Discussion: Conflict with Rheumatologist over taking Prednisone for PMR in AM/PM

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Posted: Jul 17 8:02am

I was diagnosed in May 2022. I did not have many typical symptoms, but I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114751/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: Jul 30 3:14pm

I can certainly empathize with your thin skin issue!! I do have to be careful not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100711/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 7 6:58am

Hello! My rheumatologist has recommended it. I am down to 3.5 mg of prednisone, tapering by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005227/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

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Posted: Jan 28 11:14am

My doc has navigated me thru this process, starting with an appointment every month, including blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115698/

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 1 7:34am

As I mentioned in a previous thread on this site, yes, I do blame the Pfyzer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115601/

Discussion: Could your PMR have been a result of the Covid mRNA vaccine?

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Posted: Jul 31 11:05pm

I have been on Kevzara since last October. It helped me immediately and I was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118415/

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5 2:28pm

My first occurrence of PMR lasted 3 and half years until I was able to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116999/

Discussion: Has anyone tried stem cell therapy

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Posted: Aug 3 10:39am

You have not been on very long. Good news if your blood tests are better. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122273/

Discussion: Flareups, Prednisone, Tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12 12:26pm

I certainly understand how you feel. The real debate about the pros and cons of Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084322/

Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 10 12:08pm

Hello! I've been on methotrexate 18 months and prednisone 2 years, and able to taper down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816974/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

Hello @pualinef, my first round with PMR it took my 3 years to finally get off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192791/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Mar 15, 2018

Wow, that is my exact beginning story. My PCP started me on 20. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931017/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering and extreme sweating

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Posted: Sep 16, 2023

My rheumatologist wanted me to taper my prednisone dose as low as possible before starting Actemra....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995964/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Jan 12 8:52am

I’m Bob … My GCA has caused blindness in one eye and reduced vision in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018026/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Feb 18 1:39pm

Hello @steph1939, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we merged your post with an existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737737/

Discussion: Hair loss from PMR or Steroids?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Hi @lizbethobrien, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @flymetothemoon, @sharonanng and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737252/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

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Posted: Aug 14, 2022

I contracted a mild case of PMR in March 2021 and that is also when my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733098/

Discussion: PMR and piriformis syndrome

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Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Hi @sharonanng and @amandajro, I had PMR first which gave way to Giant Cell Arteritis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732824/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

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