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Hi @sheralee, I just had my first Kevzara injection on Tuesday. So far, so good. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867174/

Hi @sheralee, I just had my first Kevzara ... m exactly who they describe in the Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2023

I’m sorry that you’re struggling, PMR affects everyone so differently. I’ve been maintaining on 4 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866386/

I decided to chicken out on the Kevzara ... Some folks do well on Kevzara, I just

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25, 2023

lindaadel; I am being treated by my primary care Internal Med doc. I was diagnosed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944273/

taper down for 14 weeks and move to Kevzara ... I am excited about going to Kevzara

Discussion: What are your rheumatologists using to stop the pain from PMR.?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

They said from 10 to 7.5 to 5 to possibly 4, 3, 2, etc. They want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033495/

They want to get me on Kevzara but my

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 14 1:28pm

Perhaps Actemra or Kevzara would be helpful for you? I am scheduled to talk to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009042/

Perhaps Actemra or Kevzara would be

Discussion: Advice/experience about going back on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 3 4:11pm

I am just starting on Kevzara and have been on 15 mg P now 12/5 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176969/

I am just starting on Kevzara and have

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 5 days ago

Here's my understanding of what I will be dealing with in terms of the payment schemes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832149/

the payment schemes for Actemra and Kevzara ... weekly injections = $1070.91/month Kevzara ... US Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (for Kevzara ... For Kevzara, the $15,000 will cover ... showing a doctor prescription for Kevzara

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I am on Kevzara, too, starting in April, soon after I was diagnosed and started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942720/

I am on Kevzara, too, starting in April

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

@marymckeith, I am exactly with you. I was prescribed Kevzara but have just learned that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899772/

I was prescribed Kevzara but have just

Discussion: Some days are better than others

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

John, let me know how you do with the Kevzara injections, and if it helps. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951497/

John, let me know how you do with the Kevzara ... several people being very happy with how Kevzara

Discussion: Any side effects from present flu shot with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

The cost of Kevzara is horrendous and the company really should be ashamed of itself for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996424/

The cost of Kevzara is horrendous and ... The specialty pharmacy (accredo) Kevzara

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 13 5:05am

Thank you for your well wishes. I have had no side effects from the Kevzara that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151421/

have had no side effects from the Kevzara

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3 5:05pm

I would probably pick Kevzara if I had to do it over again. As Dadcue mentioned....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131882/

I would probably pick Kevzara if I had ... Kevzara can be stopped once you finish

Discussion: methotrexate or kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27 5:24pm

I have had PMR and GCA since 03/21 My GCA is in remission ( 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030826/

Has anyone switched from Actemra to Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 10 6:31am

Actually it doesn’t have nasty side effects. An increased openness to infections. But nothing else. Methotrexate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993553/

Taking Kevzara and meth together.

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8 6:27am

Still not entirely sure my Kevzara costs are right. The treatment regime Solina suggests on their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832251/

Still not entirely sure my Kevzara costs

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

"prednisone is only good for a day" -- there have been some discussions about the half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054272/

#39;t seen a TV commercial yet for Kevzara

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 20 11:48am

I'm happy to hear you have started the treatment with Kevzara and hope to hear of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867329/

you have started the treatment with Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2023

@yertondg I posted a video about the "gold standard" for tapering off prednisone for the treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129857/

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Discussion: Has anyone successfully weaned off prednisone without using a biologic

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 24 11:20am

Hi harelover; so the Kevzara was over 12 weeks starting in October. My 7th injection will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995188/

Hi harelover; so the Kevzara was over ... If Kevzara ends up being a maintenance

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 10 6:38pm