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Wow! I didn’t know a person could have GCA without symptoms.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037203/

I didn’t know a person could have GCA

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 20 1:25pm

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Remember Kevzara (Sarilumab) because it is FDA approved for PMR. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231025/Scientists-achieve-breakthrough-in-treating-neglected-polymyalgia-rheumatica.aspx#:~:text=%22Our%20findings%20show%20promise%20that,is%20common%20among%20older%20people. Actemra (tociliumab) is only FDA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979240/

tociliumab) is only FDA approved for GCA ... Actemra when it was FDA approved for GCA ... though I wasn't diagnosed with GCA ... Since GCA and PMR are closely associated ... PMR with Actemra and to follow the GCA

Discussion: There is a national shortage of rheumatologists.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

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By the way .... Intravenous administration of Actemra wasn't approved for giant cell arteritis (GCA) in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869425/

approved for giant cell arteritis (GCA ... treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - Clinical Trials

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2023

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Brazuca44usa, So glad you are seeing an ophthalmologist tomorrow! Your symptoms are classic for GCA. I...