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I personally take a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab). My rheumatologist had to get authorization to prescribe...
I was able to taper off prednisone in ... 12 months after taking prednisone for ... for PMR. ... case that all other less expensive alternatives ... He didn't think taking prednisone
Posted: Apr 23, 2023
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I don't have RA so I can't speak with any experience about RA. However, I'm somewhat...
somewhat envious because of the number of alternatives ... to prednisone people with RA have. ... and we don't have many alternatives ... to prednisone. ... years of moderately high doses of prednisone
Discussion: PMR and RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Feb 10, 2023
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Diagnosed with PMR and was prescribed prednisone-40mg daily/month to 20mg to 15 mg to 10 mg...
Diagnosed with PMR and was prescribed ... prednisone-40mg daily/month to 20mg ... PMR was in submission but I had to stop ... medication because of sore legs; PMR ... Is there an alternative to prednisone
Posted: Dec 4, 2022
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Hi @keelin, You are not alone. I'm hoping you continue to post your experience. It helps...
may also be in your situation with PMR ... that are looking for answers and prednisone ... is not providing the relief from PMR ... would share it so others understand prednisone ... patients, alternative therapies may
Posted: Nov 19, 2022
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Hello @marieameehan and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is good that you have reached out...
have moved your post into an existing PMR ... discussion, which you can find here: - PMR ... : Are there treatment alternatives to ... Prednisone? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone