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There is no Mayo Clinic protocol for tapering that I'm aware of. There are some guidelines...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395257/
current debate focuses on whether or not treatment ... with long term Prednisone is the best treatment ... for PMR and GCA.
Thank you for that information. I am so glad u don't seem to have GCA (or...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392384/
am so glad u don't seem to have GCA ... (or avoided it through proper treatment
I have cranial GCA and PMR. I take weekly Actemra injections, and I just finished prednisone...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384105/
I have cranial GCA and PMR. ... prednisone after almost 14 months of treatment ... or other symptoms since I started treatment
What other conventional DMARDs have you tried? Methotrexate (MTX) is probably used most often but there...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377965/
disease control and a more manageable treatment ... biologic DMARDs for patients with treatment-resistant ... biologics that are FDA approved for GCA ... suggests the outlook for treating PMR and GCA
To @kathren, this is totally my opinion from my own GCA experience, lots of research, and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358724/
is totally my opinion from my own GCA ... If you have GCA, you need treatment ... tell the why you are concerned about GCA ... possible, ask your PA to research GCA ... , according to my docs, is that if GCA
Has all of this happened in less than a year? ... that is incredible! It seems...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357832/
It seems to me that diagnosis and treatment ... of GCA is changing rapidly.
I appreciate everyone sharing their stories. I am thankful to find this group. I thought I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357427/
2.5 mg, when I suddenly experienced GCA ... seems all of us receive some different treatments
Hello @ann31, There is another discussion that may be helpful on the topic of alternative treatments...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356275/
helpful on the topic of alternative treatments ... for PMR.
-- PMR: Are there treatment ... mentioned a new drug recently approved for GCA ... approves Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) for GCA ... fda-approves-rinvoq-upadacitinib-for-gca
I never had eye issues until I had cataract surgery four years ago. The I got...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353484/
going to start something called IPL treatments ... Opthamologist but shelved that when the GCA
I was interested in Rinvoq being suggested as an alternative treatment for Humira for Crohn's disease....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350676/
being suggested as an alternative treatment ... not aware Rinvoq is being used for GCA
Such excellent feedback, thanks so much. I just checked Stanford Hospital website and they do have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349601/
However, this was not standard course of treatment ... much longer and with higher doses for GCA
I think you're right. I've tapered over the past year from 60 mg prednisone down to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337948/
mg prednisone down to 2, to treat GCA ... really haven't been receiving treatment
I had a lot of symptoms of GCA. I had pain in my cheekbones that was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332129/
I had a lot of symptoms of GCA. ... They started treatment immediately for ... GCA, and my vision turned out ok. ... a biopsy, and it was positive for GCA ... I just googled headaches and GCA, and
Some people with PMR and/or GCA are on prednisone for many years. If they are lucky,...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332082/
Some people with PMR and/or GCA are ... I have PMR and GCA, and I've been ... of prednisone for 6 weeks to get my GCA ... since I started treatment a year ago ... changing doctors so that you get the treatment
If it is RA there are more treatment options available. It is unlikely that you will...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329775/
If it is RA there are more treatment ... comorbidities-in-autoimmune-disease-multiple-autoimmune-syndrome/
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PMR and GCA ... autoimmune conditions receive equal treatment
Much higher doses needed for GCA than PMR. Prednisone dose for GCA is weight based with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328758/
Much higher doses needed for GCA than ... Prednisone dose for GCA is weight based ... patients might require higher dose when treatment
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
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
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
Hello jeanrod825 My diagnosis of GCA was October 2024 too ! Albeit mine is large vessel...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300749/
Hello jeanrod825
My diagnosis of GCA ... Albeit mine is large vessel GCA/ PMR ... in remission by the first month of treatment ... Actemera as a known effective modern treatment ... for GCA , to spare you the short and
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