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I'm relatively new to these biologics so you have more experience than me. I didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045547/

I would have advocated for Kevzara or

Discussion: What to tell adult kids? Dad diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4 8:33pm

Here are some of the problems I have heard. Just my opinion. MTX is drug that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128350/

Kevzara and Actemra.

Discussion: Methotrexate vs Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21 8:12pm

Initially after my first bout of Covid, 4 months later I woke up with terrible hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883181/

on prednisone and waiting to start Kevzara

Discussion: Any difficulty in diagnosis of PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

@vjs May I ask did you have the hallmarks of PMR - Bilateral stiffness in shoulders...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872342/

Prednisone dosing and others are trying KEVZARA

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

@lauras18 @sharonmc18 @sandiw77 could you tell us if any of you are on a Part D...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880264/

the Sanofi/Regeneron connection to Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

PMR was my primary diagnosis and I was treated with daily prednisone for 12 years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125409/

is another biologic medication call Kevzara ... Either Kevzara or Actemra should work

Discussion: Actemra and prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17 10:02am

Sometimes I'm reluctant to say which biologic because tapering off prednisone wasn't simply a matter of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131813/

a biologic for PMR that is called Kevzara ... In theory, either Actemra or Kevzara

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27 2:19pm

It is incredible how often people can't seem to decrease their prednisone dose below +/- 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879644/

I hope you have good luck with Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

I am not sure what good the Statin does if they are not worried about cholesterol....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073479/

Not sure if the new drug Kevzara helps

Discussion: Statins - side-effects, PMR, Giant Cell Arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23 7:34pm

I received Actemra for PMR 4 years ago.. Actemra was requested and approved. Actemra works very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864851/

This other biologic is called Kevzara ... It might be easier to get Kevzara prescribed

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22, 2023

Hi Lily, This sure sounds familiar. I had immediate onset of PMR after knee replacement. Family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132990/

Started Kevzara and now have RA nodules

Discussion: Temporal Artery Biopsy VS a color Doppler Ultrasound for GCA diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29 5:17pm

Actemra ... for PMR but it isn't FDA approved for PMR. Kevzara is FDA approved for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142897/

Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR and

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 17 9:46am

If Kevzara didn't work then I doubt Actemra will work but it might be worth a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961827/

If Kevzara didn't work then I doubt

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

You got this. I agree with Linda. You have been on prednisone for 2 years so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087221/

Looks like the Kevzara has worked just

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15 8:42am

I started back to regular exercising with Tai Chi, which I studied for several years in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101034/

Since adding Kevzara to my Prednisone

Discussion: MOVING AND EXERCISE WITH PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 7 12:55pm

I'm more partial to Actemra (tocilizumab) but Kevzara would likely be equally as effective for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112155/

partial to Actemra (tocilizumab) but Kevzara

Discussion: History of PMR -- Interesting video presentation from past to present.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26 9:48am

Congratulations! That is wonderful! You must be very happy with all the progress that you made....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109625/

4, the doctor wanted to put me on Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 22 12:24am

Thanks so much for your response @karinaph. I have had a difficult time getting below 17.5....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857922/

I am also scheduled to start on Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2023

Hi @hfoster, You mentioned being diagnosed with PMR in June 2022 which is not too long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759882/

martiesowers and @lmoross have posted about Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

@nancy53 greetings ! I don't recall a single person on this forum , where i have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988765/

FDA approved biological for PMR = Kevzara

Discussion: PMR - possible diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2023