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Prednisone isn't the only option anymore but it is still the least expensive. There are other...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308893/
article/fda-approves-sarilumab-for-the-treatment-of-adults-with-glucocorticoid-resistant-pmr ... ---- Actemra was FDA approved for GCA ... for treating Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... indicated for adult patients with GCA ... ----- Rinvoq was FDA approved for GCA
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 20 5:40pm
The following studies might have something to do with the interest that Novartis has in PMR/GCA....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205511/
interest that Novartis has in PMR/GCA ... #34;Sentiment of pts around various treatments ... (n=297) available for PMR and GCA was ... From the overall responses related to treatment
Discussion: What do you all think of #Social Media Listening ?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 6 5:23pm
I agree that time is of the essence under the circumstances. I have never been diagnosed...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197566/
I have never been diagnosed with GCA ... always asked me about symptoms of GCA ... Trigeminal neuralgia and GCA are both ... Treatment is aimed at corneal protection ... receiving a correct diagnosis and treatment
Discussion: Worried about GCA
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 26, 2024
I have not yet seen a vascular specialist. I have an appointment to see one in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693548/
They say that "Treatment focuses ... Remember that GCA is a form of vasculitis ... and large dose steroids is the treatment ... discipline for GCA.
Discussion: Anyone else have strange neurological symptoms with PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 27, 2022
"My understanding of the initial tapering is that there is an assumption that the starting dose...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289247/
looked like I was starting to develop GCA ... years ago but it wasn't to treat GCA ... For PMR/GCA prednisone doesn't rapidly ... mg of prednisone after two years of treatment
Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 24 9:23pm
The National Health Service in England restricts the use of Actemra to treat GCA to one...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289840/
restricts the use of Actemra to treat GCA ... Based on a survey, maybe people with GCA ... were a couple of interruptions of my treatment
Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 25 4:32pm
I was diagnosed with GCA in March 2025 and started 60 mg prednisone for one month...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318157/
I was diagnosed with GCA in March 2025 ... you felt more energetic after second treatment ... As far as your question, my GCA headaches
Discussion: Actemra Infusions
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 1 7:33pm
Don't forget there are now 3 biosimilars to Actemra. The FDA has approved three biosimilars to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318231/
approved in 2025 by the FDA for the treatment ... of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in adults
Discussion: Actemra Infusions
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 1 11:20pm
It is interesting that you had a flare of psoriasis after stopping Prednisone. Has anyone ever...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150891/
not saying you don't have PMR/GCA ... reason why you can't have both PMR/GCA ... treated as a medical emergency just like GCA ... me on Humira which was "optimal treatment
Discussion: I am on ACTEMRA for my giant Cell Arteritis but it seems like my PMR ?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 2, 2024
Anyone who would even think of the possibility of losing their eyesight, would be very nervous...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113291/
shows what your chances are of having GCA ... So regarding GCA. ... Upon onset of GCA symptoms, a person ... mentioned where you are with your treatment ... yet where you haven't received treatment
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 28, 2024
It might be an adrenal problem rather than a problem with Actemra. I successfully tapered off...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099798/
The problem wasn't PMR or GCA but ... year of "adjustments" to my treatment ... past 3 years with no symptoms of PMR/GCA
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 5, 2024