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Hi kemt8283, My first Kevzara gave me chest pain but really was a skin reaction…bumps and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172030/

Hi kemt8283, My first Kevzara gave

Discussion: Kevzara Side Effects?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 11 10:42pm

I am new to PMR. I am on 9 mg of prednisone and Kevzara, which my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888277/

I am on 9 mg of prednisone and Kevzara

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Hi, I too developed a lot of severe side effects on prednisone. And then there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924343/

justification for switching to biological - Kevzara ... prednisone but after about the third Kevzara

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

I have been on prednisone for 3 years. After the first year at higher doses, from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137289/

After I started Kevzara 4 months ago ... So far so good on Kevzara but I haven

Discussion: Effects of Prednisone on Eyes

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 6 10:58am

I am now on Kevzara for 5 months after two years of being on prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151528/

I am now on Kevzara for 5 months after ... protein and sed rate are normal on Kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone experienced steroid myopathy?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3 11:05pm

Just took my first dose of Kevzara two days ago. Diagnosed in January 2023, on 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883244/

Just took my first dose of Kevzara two

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

I do feel better but have only been on Kevzara for 2 weeks. My rheumatologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080667/

feel better but have only been on Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4 11:09am

Yes ... she is very accurate and straight forward in the way she explains PMR. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035820/

Now Kevzara (sarilumab) is FDA approved

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18 11:36am

Thank you for this post. It seems that we are following parallel paths. Good to know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976294/

know that 2-3 months can pass for the Kevzara

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

I started an anti-inflammatory diet as soon as I was diagnosed --it's not all that different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888326/

They even suggest this on the Kevzara

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

I'm amazed at everything that is being tried for PMR/GCA. I was only offered long term...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019701/

Now Kevzara is another option.

Discussion: PMR inflamation management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 21 9:10am

I am currently seeing a rheumatologist at UPenn and was lucky to get an appointment within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995953/

quagmire of applying for assistance for Kevzara

Discussion: Have an appointment with rheumatology at Perelman Center - UPenn

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12 8:40am

Hi, Can just share my experience as over time I had quite serious prednisone side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911744/

Kevzara has been a game changer for

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I’m coming up on two years now. My doctor had originally said oh this will all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174232/

Kevzara for example it’s only been approved

Discussion: Length of PMR condition

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 16 5:33am

It was very difficult to get my PMR under control- several flares. Only recently was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694800/

Two months ago she added Kevzara to

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

I too was scheduled for a hip replacement last September but since I was on Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022050/

I’ve just started Kevzara and will hopefully

Discussion: Upcoming surgery prevents prednisone use

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25 7:00am

Thank you for your post, @dadcue. My rheumatologist has mentioned the possibility of taking a biologic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000178/

possibility of taking a biologic (Kevzara

Discussion: Is it PMR (and/) or Osteoarthritis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19 2:39pm

My Opinion, you have reached the taper point. The kevzara has reduced the PMR inflamation but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073468/

The kevzara has reduced the PMR inflamation

Discussion: PMR flare -Shoulder and neck pain..and headaches

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23 7:19pm

Hi G, I was diagnosed with PMR in 2016 after knee replacement and possible GCA. Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121688/

only, new rheumatologist suggests Kevzara ... pain and morning stiffness from Kevzara

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11 12:18pm

Don't expect an immediate change when starting Kevzara but try to be optimistic. Kevzara doesn't come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079756/

an immediate change when starting Kevzara ... Kevzara doesn't come with any guarantees ... Good Luck ...your experience with Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2 7:31pm