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This is my diagnosis and care plan for Giant Cell Arteritis : On the morning of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88743/
by a Rheumatologist who diagnosed GCA ... Med Doctor, who is in charge of my treatment
I too had semi “normal” blood results. I think one factor was out of wack, but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321756/
Actually having GCA, giant cell arteritis ... Good luck with your treatment, sounds
Thank you John for your kind and thorough reply. Sorry for the biological reference, I studied...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321752/
symptoms, I’m keeping a sharp eye on the GCA ... I just wish there were other “treatments
@sharenb, That is a great question about giant cell arteritus (GCA). In my followup exams with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321744/
question about giant cell arteritus (GCA ... He told me that GCA is often a major ... Giant cell arteritis - Diagnosis and treatment ... diseases-conditions/giant-cell-arteritis/diagnosis-treatment ... , what medication is the best treatment
You are not alone elderdiana I too have GCA, was confirmed early on in my PMR...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211412/
are not alone elderdiana I too have GCA ... , was confirmed early on in my PMR treatment
I personally take a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab). My rheumatologist had to get authorization to prescribe...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848172/
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
Are you tapering by 5 mg per week? I don't believe there is any correct way...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849185/
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.
The biologic that worked for me was Actemra. Unfortunately, Actemra isn't FDA approved for the treatment...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787306/
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
Hello @valerie6062, Welcome to Connect. I haven't read any conclusive evidence on prednisone causing neuropathy but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842528/
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
My rheumatologist says he considers Actemra and Kavzara very similar and expects very similar results if...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861867/
similar results if they are used for treatment ... for PMR, but has been approved for GCA
I have GCA, not PMR, but I feel there are certain commonalities in our reaction and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866160/
I have GCA, not PMR, but I feel there ... 'm hoping there is a course of treatment
My Mother was sick for months, complaining of fatigue, joint pain, weight loss and then jaw...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/151169/
On his worksheet he had GCA/TA for diagnosis ... Mother's lack of timely diagnosis and treatment ... out of the hospital, why wasn't IV treatment ... we sent back to the hospital for IV treatment
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 ... formulation of Actemra (tocilizumab), for treatment ... of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in adult
My PMR/GCA symptoms became apparent on January 14, 2023 and I was diagnosed with PMR on...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873781/
My PMR/GCA symptoms became apparent ... Before treatment, the body pain was ... I lost about 8 lbs before treatment
I have seronegative spondyloarthropathy diagnosed as reactive arthritis. I was HLA-B27+ along with uveitis and excruciating...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861552/
However, my treatment with prednisone ... recommendation was to treat my PMR as if it was GCA
This link shows all six of the recommendations for a treat-to-target (T2T) approach to treat PMR...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879884/
treat-to-target (T2T) approach to treat PMR and GCA ... Glucocorticoids (GC) are the standard treatment ... for GCA and PMR. ... cohort studies, 34–62% of people with GCA ... current standard of care.
"The treatment
I had 2 different eras of prednisone use. The first 20 years were characterized by 60-100...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909656/
My treatment was complicated by secondary ... a promising biologic used to treat GCA ... except I was never diagnosed with GCA ... had recently been FDA approved for GCA ... recommendation was to treat PMR as if it was GCA
@dadcue You asked "Have you ever been diagnosed with anything more specific or is it still...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939589/
still "presumptive" PMR and/or GCA ... someone with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... arterial inflammation usually seen in GCA ... what I have, but at this point the treatment
I was just diagnosed with GCA and taking a high dose of prednisone. I don’t know...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943486/
I was just diagnosed with GCA and taking ... Anyone else have experiences with treatment ... of GCA?
"Great Debate: Should PMR and GCA Be Treated with Advanced Therapies at Disease Onset?" This should...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929952/
"Great Debate: Should PMR and GCA ... failed." Sounds to me like the treatment ... of PMR/GCA with a biologic is still
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