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I personally take a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab). My rheumatologist had to get authorization to prescribe...
However, Actemra is FDA approved for GCA ... recently approved by the FDA for the treatment ... think a more targeted approach to the treatment ... of PMR/GCA is a step in the right direction
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Are you tapering by 5 mg per week? I don't believe there is any correct way...
With PMR/GCA that isn't possible ... For PMR/GCA, you need to taper blindly ... I don't know if PMR/GCA inflammation ... said that Humira was a more optimal treatment ... It might not be just PMR/GCA.
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The biologic that worked for me was Actemra. Unfortunately, Actemra isn't FDA approved for the treatment...
Actemra isn't FDA approved for the treatment ... However, it is approved for the treatment ... of GCA and a few other autoimmune disorders ... I don't have GCA but I have another ... just thought if Actemra works for GCA
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Hello @valerie6062, Welcome to Connect. I haven't read any conclusive evidence on prednisone causing neuropathy but...
information that might be helpful on the treatment ... I haven't had GCA but my rheumatologist ... them know if I had any symptoms of GCA ... causing the roller coaster ride with the treatment
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My rheumatologist says he considers Actemra and Kavzara very similar and expects very similar results if...
similar results if they are used for treatment ... for PMR, but has been approved for GCA
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