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Hi hope, Thank you for your reply. I'm kind of laughing. My other rheumatologist that's cash...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124343/

The first Kevzara was massive headache

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15 5:30pm

I am at 4mg. And tapering 1/4 mg. every week or two. I opted to not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960317/

Instead of Kevzara to target Il-6.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

I damaged my colon years ago trying to control cholesterol with statins. Another lesson about taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086479/

Kevzara is prescribed to keep you from ... your Dr try something else besides Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13 10:41pm

I have seen lots of posts where MTX did not work. Its an RA drug being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162613/

Kevzara is the PMR drug.

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25 11:49am

My rheumatologist says he considers Actemra and Kavzara very similar and expects very similar results if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861867/

rheumatologist says he considers Actemra and Kavzara ... Kevzara had been approved for PMR.

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2023

My PCP diagnosed my PMR 3 years ago telling me I would only be on it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978938/

I am starting Kevzara now hoping it

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

I'm reading your story and can't believe how your symptoms sound identical to mine. Crazy pain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933839/

Been on Kevzara for 5 doses, but sadly

Discussion: Anyone else have PMR with some serious sternum/rib cage pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Hello again everyone, I’m curious about Actemra side effects. Methotrexate gave me terrible headaches and Kevzara...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173547/

Methotrexate gave me terrible headaches and Kevzara

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 14 4:20pm

My doctor is hoping to start me on Kevzara and we're now in a stage 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879639/

My doctor is hoping to start me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Hola a mi me diagnosticaron con PMR y osteoartritis hace cuatro años me mandaron prednisona y...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129171/

inyectarme ahora mi reumatologo me mando kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23 7:54am

I saw my rheumatologist on Monday. When I first went to her I loved her. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150664/

She also wants to change my Kevzara

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2 9:28am

I have had 8 injections of Kevzara. To date I have not had any improvements. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940613/

I have had 8 injections of Kevzara.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

My PMR first manifested in my hands and wrists in early January. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068882/

I was told to consider Kevzara but do

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16 9:33am

Sorry your going through this. MTX can take up to 12wks or longer to start working...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108152/

move to one of the biologics like Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone and methetrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 19 8:55am

My two cents: My bones were 135% of a 40 year old 3 years ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912236/

#39;m on Leflunomide, and hope for Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone and bone loss. I was diagnosed with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

@kberlyhouse thanks for your update - "forums to understand PMR better!-"-- have you visited this site...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975575/

- "I’ve tried Kevzara- no relief

Discussion: Deep aching migrating pain in lowr legs/arms?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I have never had IL-6 testing done. It does seem like it could be a useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132059/

PMR and considers a biologic like Kevzara

Discussion: methotrexate or kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28 6:34am

Thank you! Yes, sent a pretty compelling message to doc saing something has to give. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845169/

Also looking at Kevzara.

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

Yes, possible osteoporosis. One year apart. Old rheumatologist said osteoporosis but needed prevention because of daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121809/

Any suggestions about starting Kevzara

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11 4:26pm

To update: I had to stop the kevzara due to allergic reactions at the injection site...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026705/

To update: I had to stop the kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 3 10:49am