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I currently don't have a rheumatologist as mine moved back to Florida in May. The only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131267/

rheumie talked about starting me on Kevzara ... Planning to ask my PCP about a scrip for Kevzara

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

I’m glad you asked and hopefully we will hear good news from the others. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896454/

Kevzara can apparently cause them to ... whether or not it is safe to return to Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

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

I tried injections and facet nerve elations for my LBP with no relief, the only thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355342/

I have been on Kevzara for about a year

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 6 days ago

What injection med are you using? I use kevzara bi-monthly. My doctor wants me to wean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160388/

I use kevzara bi-monthly.

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

You are so right about me getting off steroids. I have done some research about Kevzara,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058147/

I have done some research about Kevzara

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I’ve just started on Kevzara this week. Also taking MTX 17.5 mg weekly and currently on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951893/

I’ve just started on Kevzara this week

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Hi I started on 20mg of prednisone for PMR 4 years ago. Had difficulty tapering down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079807/

difficulty tapering down so started KEVZARA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

That sounds like my experience. Every morning is dreadful. By the afternoon I still have pains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042603/

without pain and am now considering Kevzara

Discussion: How long does it take for you to move without pain and stiffness in a.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Actemra is the biologic I currently take as a monthly infusion. Four years ago, new research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960897/

that works in the same way is called Kevzara

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340772/

with a similar medication but not Kevzara ... another IL-6 inhibitor similar to Kevzara ... happens and it isn't because of Kevzara

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4 6:31am

I'm not sure how many people are interested or how many people who have GCA are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046480/

Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR and ... Kevzara was FDA approved for PMR a year ... I think the patent on Kevzara will expire

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

66 now. Started symptoms three days before Christmas when I was 63. Woke up one morning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292390/

Methotrexate and Kevzara. ... Kevzara has been a game changer for

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 29 5:27am

I’m 58, but was diagnosed with PMR at 57 by a rheumatologist. I started on 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291762/

After 5 months, Kevzara enabled me to

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 28 8:23am

I have been on Prednisone since January of 2023. After 2 failed attempts in tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147078/

Prednisone, my Rheumatologist prescribed Kevzara ... I have been on Kevzara for 3 months ... have had no side effects from the Kevzara

Discussion: Actemra vs Kevzara success?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

Could you be more specific about how muscles and joints were compromised by prednisone. I ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252780/

I am currently taking Kevzara and reducing

Discussion: Actrema advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7 5:59pm