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I have PMR and GCA diagnosed Jan. 2023. Having been on high doses of prednisone since...
I have PMR and GCA diagnosed Jan. 2023 ... my prednisone to 9mg daily due to Actemra ... I am experiencing very slight PMR stiffness ... after taking Actemra for 3 months but ... I am hoping my PMR eventually goes into
Discussion: Actemra
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Nov 28, 2023
Yes! I'm glad you posted this. I was going to mention this to @abbeyc and @redboat...
which I take for PMR. ... Kevzara has been FDA approved for PMR ... be effective for the treatment of PMR ... worked for people who have both RA and PMR ... have both inflammatory arthritis and PMR
My neurosurgeon phrased it this way: "His L1-2 disc is not normal and I can certainly...
I now take a biologic call Actemra ( ... I think Actemra worked because I don ... a theoretical explanation for how Actemra ... I was given Actemra mostly for PMR but ... better being off prednisone and on Actemra
Hello @artist01, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds like you have a very understanding doctor...
While I don't have GCA, I do have PMR ... - What's your experience with Actemra ... still taking prednisone along with the Actemra
I was able to completely taper off prednisone twice. Both times from the 10-15 mg range...
it didn't seem to work well for PMR ... might work better to control both PMR ... can't say that I want to take Actemra ... prednisone induced a remission of PMR ... So far, things seem much better on Actemra
Hi, Just visiting as a new person to the support group. I was diagnosed with PMR...
I was diagnosed with PMR 12 years ago ... so I'm not a stranger to PMR. ... 20 years prior to the diagnosis of PMR ... taking prednisone for 12 years for PMR ... was too long and prescribed Actemra
I am starting on Actemra this week for Giant Cell Arteritis. I am also on 15...
I am starting on Actemra this week for ... on 15 mg of Prednisone as I have PMR ... with this biologic and can It Help PMR
Posted: Jul 28, 2020
@phoenix0509, I think @paddington has posted about taking Tocilizumab (Actemra) injections for GCA and may be...
has posted about taking Tocilizumab (Actemra ... article that mentions it's use for PMR ... sure who has taken the drug to treat PMR ... Tocilizumab Found Steroid-Sparing in PMR
Posted: Jul 25, 2020
Hi there. I was diagnosed last year with PMR and just recently with GCA. I was...
I was diagnosed last year with PMR and ... been on 20mg of prednisone for the PMR ... entirely and I am also hoping the Actemra ... will put the PMR into remission as ... Anyone having good results with Actemra
I was diagnosed with PMR on 8/1/18 and have been on prednisone, then added methotrexate 6...
I was diagnosed with PMR on 8/1/18 and ... Rheumatologist wants to start me on Actemra ... Anyone take this drug for PMR, were
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in 2017. Was on 80mg of Pred for 8...
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in ... months then switched to self inject Actemra ... Never really had any side effects from Actemra ... I finally came off Actemra in Nov 2021
Posted: Dec 31, 2023
Hi everyone, Since my last message, I feel I now have to make a decision regarding...
hands or wrists for almost a week, and PMR ... should it be methotrexate, Kevzara, or Actemra
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 31 7:47am
At least 3-4 were started before the central line. No actemra and no prednisone. I actually...
No actemra and no prednisone. ... I actually believe the PMR is gone. ... elevated some, but I don’t feel typical PMR ... I was on Actemra for a year before stopping ... I had PMR for five years and was told
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 18, 2023
I had Dr. Scott Volgesang. Very nice man with a sense of humor that I also...
I went to him for confirmation of PMR ... Going off Actemra might be a good choice
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 19, 2023