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Charlotte. I had PMR somewhere back around 2011 when I finally got off prednisone 2014 I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970466/
got off prednisone 2014 I developed GCA ... Never mentioned GCA during my treatment ... rheumatologist do not know much about GCA
Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 26, 2023
I took prednisone for more than 30 years for a variety of autoimmune problems but GCA...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951680/
variety of autoimmune problems but GCA ... Perhaps I was never diagnosed with GCA ... I'm not sure PMR and/or GCA responds ... a massive flare of uveitis ... not GCA ... #39;t think Actemra was "optimal treatment
Discussion: GCA Biopsy while on prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 21, 2023
Actemra is FDA approved for the treatment of GCA. I hope Actemra works for you. I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949537/
Actemra is FDA approved for the treatment ... of GCA. ... I wasn't diagnosed with GCA but ... was to treat me the same as if I had GCA
Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 18, 2023
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?
Discussion: Does anyone have eye problems because of neuropathy?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Oct 7, 2023
I just wanted to suggest that finding a "stable dose" of prednisone that works was more...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942471/
called Actemra was sought for the treatment ... Actemra was FDA approved for GCA. ... still isn't FDA approved for the treatment
Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 5, 2023
@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
Discussion: Corticosteroid injections for polymyalgia rheumatica
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 30, 2023
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
Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 8, 2023
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
Discussion: Have you been able to taper prednisone with long lasting success?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 16, 2023
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
Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - Clinical Trials
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 30, 2023
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.
Discussion: The impact of Prednisone on A1C
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 25, 2023
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
Discussion: The impact of Prednisone on A1C
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 23, 2023
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
Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 13, 2023
"Inflammatory arthritis" is an umbrella term that describes all of the many different types. Rheumatoid arthritis...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835997/
RA has many treatment options. ... Short term treatment of prednisone is ... bridge to more effective types of treatment ... My understanding about the treatment ... as being "associated" with GCA
Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 2, 2023