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Thank you all for the comments, my new doctor,as the old one has moved on to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188506/

I have been really good on kevzara,

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with PMR taking prednisone 15 mg. Working well. Dr wan

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

I'm in a similar situation. I've been on prednisone for PMR since August 2021. I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065669/

Now I will be going on Kevzara. ... doesn't help over time, go on Kevzara ... Kevzara just masks symptoms but that

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2024

Regarding whether Kevzara would be covered by insurance if it was injected at a hospital, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238573/

Regarding whether Kevzara would be covered ... I assume Kevzara is similar to Actemra

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16 5:53pm

Thank you for your well wishes. I have had no side effects from the Kevzara that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151421/

have had no side effects from the Kevzara

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

How long in total were you on Kevzara? From the time you started Kevzara ... how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041761/

How long in total were you on Kevzara ... From the time you started Kevzara .. ... prednisone did you start from when Kevzara ... How long did you take Kevzara after

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

The drug company provides cost assistance. You could call to see if you are eligible: 844-538-9272....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080624/

I have Part D and am getting Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Yes the pain gradually came back as I neared the one year mark. Of course it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224650/

The Kevzara didn’t do much for my fatigue

Discussion: Kevzara and elevated liver enzymes ALT AST

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29 11:07am

I'm so glad that kevzara is working for you. I have been on it for 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122413/

I'm so glad that kevzara is working

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Now my doctor wants me to taper from 7.5 mg to 6 mg for a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089662/

plus I've had one injection of Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

You won’t know if Kevzara will work for you unless you try it and see. Give...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015091/

You won’t know if Kevzara will work

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

I am blessed to have my doc who has jumped on this like a pit bull....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975511/

I am his first PMR to get Kevzara.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I know of no Studies showing opioids are even an option for PMR (& are so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881238/

But Kevzara may be a game changer.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Same plan for me, I injected my first dose yesterday, I’ve been on around 5 ml...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858083/

did have a slight reaction to the Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2023

Hello, I was diagnose with PMR in 2011, I was also on methotrexate for a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206784/

I recently started on Kevzara because

Discussion: Using methotrexate with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8 11:56am

I had been on prednisone, I had issues with it in the past and then it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258438/

I tapered off & have been on Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 15 9:32am

I may or may not have PMR. It was dx at a about 45 which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179761/

hydrochloroquine, and sulfasalazine and now Kevzara ... Too soon tell if Kevzara is the answer

Discussion: Confused on what’s considered “normal”

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

I would probably pick Kevzara if I had to do it over again. As Dadcue mentioned....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131882/

I would probably pick Kevzara if I had ... Kevzara can be stopped once you finish

Discussion: methotrexate or kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

I just started Kevzara, have had 2 injections . I am currently at 10mg/day. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204794/

I just started Kevzara, have had 2 injections

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 5 6:25pm

I am tapering off prednisone and taking Kimzara. I too have bad osteoarthritis and fear what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321066/

I guess the Kevzara does nothing for

Discussion: PMR (ending prednisone) and Osteoarthritis flare up

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 5 5:59pm

Hi T, yes, pathetic a patient has to ask for recommendation for treatment. Not conclusive. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178831/

I have some unused Kevzara. ... give away my extra methotrexate and Kevsara

Discussion: How much pain to tolerate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 23, 2024