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Kevzara and elevated liver enzymes ALT AST
Ten weeks after starting Kevzara my ALT & AST readings went from normal to very high values. (ALT = 137, AST = 54) As a...
Last active: Jan 29, 2025
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New Methotrexate Study in PMR
As seen on X, another study showing no benefit in PMR using methotrexate. I watch a lot of the RheumNow videos on YouTube as they...
Last active: Jul 29, 2025
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Autoimmune changes
I have allergic contact dermatitis, and the allergen being formaldehyde, there hadn't been any way to avoid the itchy rash. But after I was diagnosed...
Last active: Dec 12, 2023
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Using methotrexate with PMR
My husband, 72yo, was diagnosed with PMR in March of 2024. He had rather severe symptoms...couldn't get out of chair and pain in neck and...
Last active: Aug 18, 2025
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Weather affects on PMR by state
Just curious how everyone feels right now based on your location. I’m located in central NC (Piedmont area) and have been in cold weather for...
Last active: Feb 23 9:21am
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Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA
I was diagnosed with PMR in 2007 which was in addition to reactive arthritis with recurring uveitis which was diagnosed in the early 1990's. I...
Last active: Dec 12, 2025
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Heat affects stamina?
I have been diagnosed with PMR. Heat and humidity really affects my stamina. On a cool day I can walk slowly for 40 minutes or...
Last active: Feb 8 1:43pm
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Traveling body weaknes
I have been in Kevzara for 14 weeks, prednisone taper down to 1 mg. Over this time I have noticed weakness, and or, soreness in...
Last active: Jul 16, 2025
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PMR/GCA
Hello everyone, I am dealing with PMR/GCA and have experienced some brief episodes of double vision which my Ophthamologist says are inconsequential. I am slowly...
Last active: Jul 8, 2025
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Can PMR present in the clavicle too?
I’m a 62 year old female, who was diagnosed in summer of 2020 with PMR. About two weeks before the PMR symptoms happened, I had...
Last active: Feb 14, 2025