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Hello @kmmi . I too was diagnosed very recently (around April 9th). And, my family doctor...
but we were pretty sure I had/have PMR ... Kevzara (one of the biologicals) is ... problems for me than I am the pain of PMR
Posted: Jun 22, 2025
Some people with PMR and/or GCA are on prednisone for many years. If they are lucky,...
Some people with PMR and/or GCA are ... I have PMR and GCA, and I've been ... I think most people with PMR stay at ... chance you could get a prescription for Kevzara ... It takes a couple of months for the Kevzara
Posted: Jun 21, 2025
I have had PMR for at least 30 years and been of and off prednisone (P)...
I have had PMR for at least 30 years ... It didn't help my PMR so my rheumatologist ... months and no help I was switched to Kevzara ... I have been on Kevzara for about 6 months
Posted: Jun 19, 2025
I just started Actemra infusions and am quite hopeful after getting more information about the drug...
curious about how it differs from Kevzara ... Kevzara is a human monoclonal antibody ... the clinical trials of both, 28% of PMR ... patients on Kevzara were off prednisone ... I did the Kevzara shots for 8 months
Discussion: Actemra Infusions
Posted: Jun 1, 2025
Prednisone isn't the only option anymore but it is still the least expensive. There are other...
Kevzara was FDA approved for PMR on ... fda-approves-sarilumab-for-the-treatment-of-adults-with-glucocorticoid-resistant-pmr
66 now. Started symptoms three days before Christmas when I was 63. Woke up one morning...
Methotrexate and Kevzara. ... every six months decides I don’t have pmr ... Kevzara has been a game changer for
63 yr old. PMR came on strong 6 months ago. I was on 50 mg of...
PMR came on strong 6 months ago. ... I started Kevzara March 1st and now ... Kevzara has been a life saver.
Posted: Apr 13, 2025
I have posted here before and I am taking Kevzara every two weeks. What I am...
posted here before and I am taking Kevzara ... going to say has been posted under PMR ... before, but now that I am on Kevzara ... YouTube video given by an expert on PMR ... this 45 minutes video talks about Kevzara
Posted: Apr 11, 2025
Hi, I'm a 72 yo female first diagnosed 6/23 was on predisone (varying dosages) for 9...
varying dosages) for 9 mos then started Kevzara ... I have been on Kevzara only for the ... mos with virtually no symptoms of PMR ... and no side effects of Kevzara. ... Kevzara was a game changer for me and
Posted: Mar 12, 2025
I was first diagnosed with PMR June 2023. I was treated with predisone for 9 mos...
I was first diagnosed with PMR June ... predisone for 9 mos before starting Kevzara ... illusory" phase of remission of my PMR ... while on Kevzara. ... So I've been on Kevzara alone since
Posted: Feb 27, 2025
I totally agree with the above, two weeks is nothing and 10 mg is not an...
a second opinion most people have PMR ... I’m now 66 and have juststarted KevZara ... I’m trying to taper again been on KevZara
Discussion: Prednisone Taper
Posted: Feb 25, 2025
It sounds like you might need a higher dose if your pain isn't controlled in the...
been receiving treatment for GCA and PMR ... Prednisone doesn't cure the PMR, ... People with PMR need to take prednisone ... until the PMR burns itself out or they ... start taking another drug like Kevzara
Discussion: Prednisone Taper
Posted: Feb 24, 2025
According to Johns Hopkins Rheumatology website, "There is no “safe” dose of prednisone. Prednisone over time...
I started on Kevzara in early January ... My insurance company approved Kevzara ... $4,500 per month) after I had a major PMR ... possible to avoid using steroids to treat PMR ... I hope that Kevzara's manufacturer
Posted: Feb 16, 2025