Actemra was working for PMR/GCA but ... memo wasn't sent for treating PMR ... /GCA. ... is the "only option" for PMR ... /GCA is still entrenched.

/day for PMR/GCA.

I was diagnosed with PMR last October ... now due to side effects similar to GCA

Hi, I was diagnosed with GCA last October ... prednisone, down to 9 mg because of PMR

of care" at least initially for GCA ... and PMR, is still prednisone. ... The great thing about this PMR/GCA forum ... tsunami-of-effortbrings-biologics-to-the-forefront-in-giant-cell-arteritis-pmr

Prednisone, it is thought that I have PMR ... and a question of GCA.

Because the jaw pain was the main GCA ... when I was first worked up for the GCA ... /PMR) and given antibiotics.

I had an ultrasound to check for GCA ... right after my PMR diagnosis but because ... Thankfully they have officially ruled out GCA

The other thing is that my PMR was somewhat ... How were you treated for GCA?

I had undiagnosed PMR for about 6 months ... before I developed symptoms of GCA. ... The GCA symptoms increased over several ... My GCA symptoms were low grade fever ... monthly Actemra infusions to treat the PMR

In July 2024, I was diagnosed with PMR ... /GCA and began 60 mg. of Prednisone ... didn't have the issues before PMR

I'm 71, diagnosed with PMR in May ... I have no signs or symptoms of GCA. ... enlargement of blood vessels that cause GCA ... anyone else had this test for potential GCA

I was dx'd with PMR & GCA at ... [BTW, when I was getting sick with PMR ... /GCA & didn't know what was

that one of the rules for diagnosing PMR ... prednisone (60 mg per day) to treat GCA ... and PMR.

of sleep plus recovering from the GCA ... and PMR. 40 for me was a big threshold

The prednisone controlled my GCA as ... well as PMR during those 8 months. ... cannot say that I am in remission from PMR

more pronounced with the onset of PMR ... treatment should be addressing the GCA

This heightened his concern about GCA ... however, he is still concerned about GCA ... it seems more pronounced since my PMR ... which is a far cry from the pain of PMR ... interested in the taper stories, but GCA

@mwhite6262 I have GCA and PMR. ... It's interesting that with GCA, ... you're having discomfort with GCA ... You definitely want your GCA to be well ... PMR is less risky, but it can still

I have PMR that is under control with ... have this nagging concern it could be GCA ... Can I be sure I'm not developing GCA