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@kerrwp, I combined your discussion on tapering off prednisone to your previous discussion titled: "Prednisone vs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340335/

Discussion: Prednisone vs No Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 3 10:43am

"Actemra took my sed rate to ZERO." ----------------------- A zero Sed Rate is within the normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340480/

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3 1:36pm

Morning pain control is more important than mimicking how cortisol is regulated by the body. Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341902/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5 8:29pm

Be careful if you're planning to stop prednisone or Actemra. Stopping prednisone without tapering could make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337634/

Discussion: Headaches from Actemra

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Posted: Jun 29 9:38am

There are different benefits to all three ways of getting Actemra. I have done all three...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343798/

Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)

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Posted: Jul 8 1:36pm

I was on prednisone for about 1 1/2 years. Took several attempts to taper to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345261/

Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10 2:12pm

I've been on Kevzara for 2 months and was at 5 mg prednisone when started. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346882/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

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Posted: 4 days ago

Sadly ... other than lifestyle changes ... there doesn't seem like there is much you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343496/

Discussion: PMR Remission

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Posted: Jul 8 6:24am

Actemra also has a boxed warning from the FDA and the wording is almost identical to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348154/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 3 days ago

I am going to try Kevzara I’ve been on prednisone for almost 2 years, took methotrexate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349713/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: 1 day ago

Another voice here reporting tooth pain with tapering. Several different teeth affected, wandering around my mouth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347803/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 3 days ago

A slow taper isn't necessary for all conditions. I could do 60 mg to -0- within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341138/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

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Posted: Jul 4 3:32pm

Mayo Connect is a good resource. There are many people in the USA being started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329973/

Discussion: Kevzara Experiences

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Posted: Jun 18 1:49pm

What I have found from the chat room, other PMR people, and my own Dr is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332891/

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression

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Posted: Jun 22 3:33pm

I’m on 8mg prednisone for 2 months, my dr told me to try and take 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334044/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: Jun 24 9:35am

I was diagnosed with PMR end November 2024. I am currently on 8mg of prednisone per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333116/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jun 23 3:09am

Doctor wanted to start in July but my Blue Cross would t approve until I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334522/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 24 8:04pm

"If the doctor is in too big a hurry to get you off prednisone, that can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335121/

Discussion: Decreasing Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 25 4:26pm

I am on Kevzara after being on predisone for a year . I have completely stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338722/

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

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Posted: Jun 30 4:26pm

Whether the taper is fast or not depends on many factors. What was your highest prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340534/

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

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Posted: Jul 3 3:08pm

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