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I currently do a monthly infusion of Actemra but I used to do Actemra injections. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131281/

Kevzara and Actemra are different medications ... #39;m not sure a PCP can prescribe Kevzara

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26 3:29pm

@wilmingtonemperor I wish you all the best and continued good health. Actually the potential side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975531/

m certain my internist knew about kevzara

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I think there are many possibilities including a low cortisol level that might explain pain on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080777/

Kevzara might not help osteoarthritis ... PMR pain should be controlled with Kevzara ... no longer reliable because of how Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4 1:10pm

I hear you. RN as well-just retired. Active climbing dunes, paddle boarding, walking etc…basically one day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963930/

Just started Kevzara.

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

@nyxgirl Ihave mini flares, nothing like when it first came on. I've been taking it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025415/

I looked at Kevzara but I already have

Discussion: Question about PMR pain locations

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 1 10:00am

I think ACTEMRA and kevzara are similar in risks so in think i would be just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988203/

I think ACTEMRA and kevzara are similar

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

@jds2123 Oops, I guess you are being treated with prednisone, kevzara and an opioid, Tramadol —-is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123928/

are being treated with prednisone, kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone tried stem cell therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15 6:49am

I tried Kevzara. I felt great and easily tapered down on prednisone. After two months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117992/

I tried Kevzara.

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 4 10:17pm

Hi everyone, Since my last message, I feel I now have to make a decision regarding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007053/

Sooo, should it be methotrexate, Kevzara

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 31 7:47am

Hi, I was 58 and it developed within 48hrs of my 2nd Pfizer COVID vaccine. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045525/

Hoping my Rheum will trial me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4 7:37pm

I have been up and down from 8- 15 mgs of prednisone for about one and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934024/

for PMR and have now had 5 doses of Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Hello @marielynn -I'm just curious - how was the opportunity to go on Kevzara described to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069756/

how was the opportunity to go on Kevzara ... to zero will be enhanced with the Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17 4:00pm

I had pain in my hands and feet. I go to a fairly busy family Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077155/

Kevzara, Acterma are drugs that target ... Maybe the Kevzara can hold it down but

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29 11:20am

No PMR symptoms since Actemra was started on January 1st, 2019. I still do a monthly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078648/

would probably switch from Actemra to Kevzara ... and use Prednisone as a bridge until Kevzara

Discussion: Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31 7:46pm

Hi @sheralee, I have just started taking Kevzara and really don’t have any thoughts yet. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873480/

sheralee, I have just started taking Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Hi John, The article I found was AOCD.org. I was shocked as i had a false...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121884/

rheumatologist tomorrow before I start the Kevzara

Discussion: Was curious about 2 new bumps on hand.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11 8:01pm

Tapering failures are very common, almost the norm. I've been on prednisone for 2.5 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903854/

Looking forward to trying Kevzara if

Discussion: Tapering angst

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Hi everyone. I have had PMR for about one and a half years. Up and down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976037/

, on MTX, and just had 4th dose of Kevzara

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I have had a tingling and somewhat of a numb feeling in my feet since PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075724/

if the PMR is acting up Acterma and Kevzara

Discussion: Foot pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27 12:00pm

I just started on Kevzara. I did my research on it including reading the report of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079733/

I just started on Kevzara. ... off the MTX as soon as I started the Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2 6:20pm