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'Insurance coverage for dummies' - I need this We had Medicare and federal bcbs for a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1363994/
Kevzara is injection only so there ... appears that it can be approved for pmr ... think you could get Actemra with a pmr
Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 5, 2025
I started my Actemra infusions in January 2024. I chose the infusions. If I would have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344679/
I know that Kevzara is not approved ... 2024, when I was first diagnosed with PMR
Discussion: Actemra
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 9, 2025
Yes, started Kevzara at Thanksgiving when I struggled getting below 10mg of Pred. I’m 59 and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336979/
Yes, started Kevzara at Thanksgiving ... I’m 59 and debilitating PMR started ... Kevzara has been awesome for me.
Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 28, 2025
I've been on Kevzara for 8 weeks now (every 2 weeks). Was diagnosed with PMR on...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335975/
I've been on Kevzara for 8 weeks ... Was diagnosed with PMR on 3/19/25 but ... After first month Kevzara was added. ... Praying 🙏 Kevzara will work
Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 26, 2025
I let PMR, it's management and the lifestyle/holistic interventions take over my life..that was ok when...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328888/
I let PMR, it's management and the ... Now it's obvious that Kevzara and ... recently discussed my decision to take PMR
Discussion: Diet & PMR.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 17, 2025
Thanks for your comment. Do t know whether I read this or it seems sensible but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322861/
seems sensible but have wondered if PMR ... Based on Kevzara response, IL-16 is ... certainly a major pathway for my PMR
Discussion: Trouble going below 3mg
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 8, 2025
I was diagnosed with PMR 35 years ago and prednisone (P) was a miracle drug. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301500/
I was diagnosed with PMR 35 years ago ... Currently I am on 2.5 mg P and Kevzara ... The Kevzara seems to be working, but
Discussion: miss diagnosed???
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 11, 2025
@terrym Why do you see an endocrinologist? I was originally referred to an endocrinologist when I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298146/
happen but nothing remotely like a PMR ... monthly Actemra infusion to control PMR ... Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR and
Discussion: Tapering pain
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 6, 2025
I'm sorry you developed PMR at a young age. I was 69 when I developed PMR,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290110/
I'm sorry you developed PMR at a ... I was 69 when I developed PMR, and 70 ... Actemra and Kevzara are similar biologics ... Hopefully the Kevzara will help you ... just googled how long it takes for Kevzara
Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 26, 2025
I have been off of Kevzara for 5 weeks with no flair of PMR and no...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264088/
I have been off of Kevzara for 5 weeks ... with no flair of PMR and no other symptoms
Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 22, 2025
Unfortunately the $2000 cap is meaningless if no Medicare Part D plan in your area will...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258764/
Part D plan in your area will cover Kevzara ... I went off Kevzara and had a flare-up ... of PMR with some possible GCA symptoms
Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 15, 2025
Hi Terri you rock being firm with your Doc and getting what you need!! Prednisone is...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257930/
about 5 mg pain starting again from PMR ... of NSAIDS not helping looking into Kevzara
Discussion: New member with PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 14, 2025
Dadcue, I wasn't treated for PMR until I was diagnosed by the rheumatologist. I thought I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237975/
Dadcue, I wasn't treated for PMR ... gave me a differential diagnosis of PMR ... Rheumatologist dx'd PMR 1st visit ... Started Kevzara around March of last
Discussion: What was your experience on Kevzara?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 16, 2025