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Actually the treatments for PMR and GCA are not the same. The biologic drug Actemra is...
Actually the treatments for PMR and GCA ... The biologic drug Actemra is approved ... to treat GCA, and the biologic drug
Prednisone isn't the only option anymore but it is still the least expensive. There are other...
Actemra was the alternative that worked ... medications used to treat PMR and GCA ... was FDA approved for GCA back in May ... ----- FDA-approved biosimilars to Actemra ... for treating Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA
Posted: May 21 5:29pm
You can google this information. There are different inflammatory substances that contribute to PMR and GCA....
substances that contribute to PMR and GCA ... Actemra and Kevzara both limit the effect ... inflammation is mostly caused by IL-6, Actemra ... I have GCA and PMR, and I have been ... taking prednisone for 11 months and Actemra
I had neck and scalp pain, jaw fatigue upon chewing, some tongue involvement when chewing, headache,...
on 50 mg prednisone, (later to 60) GCA ... GCA “fast tract” clinic for temporal ... due to danger of vision loss with GCA ... Ultrasound confirmed GCA. ... ACTEMRA infusions once monthly.
Hello jeanrod825 My diagnosis of GCA was October 2024 too ! Albeit mine is large vessel...
Hello jeanrod825 My diagnosis of GCA ... Albeit mine is large vessel GCA/ PMR ... Side effects of Actemera nil except ... Actemera has been a wonder drug for ... known effective modern treatment for GCA
There is good information about GCA including info on prednisone and Actemra treatments and how they...
There is good information about GCA ... including info on prednisone and Actemra ... primarily see a rheumatologist for my GCA ... Per my rheumatologist Actemra helps
Prednisone isn't the only option anymore but it is still the least expensive. There are other...
fda-approves-sarilumab-for-the-treatment-of-adults-with-glucocorticoid-resistant-pmr/ -------------------------- Actemra ... was FDA approved for GCA back in May ... Several FDA-approved biosimilars to Actemra ... for treating Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA ... indicated for adult patients with GCA
I agree with Jeff97. I doubt whether your taking enough of the steroid. 2 months is...
If you are taking Actemra that can take ... Actemra does not work for everyone. ... The Dr. must have suspected GCA if you
Posted: Apr 16 8:29am
I'm sorry you're experiencing GCA. I was diagnosed with GCA and PMR almost a year ago....
#39;m sorry you're experiencing GCA ... I was diagnosed with GCA and PMR almost ... manage the prescriptions you need for GCA ... You could request a prescription for Actemra ... to go through to recover from the GCA
Posted: Apr 17 3:01am
Straight Medicare will cover Actemra infusions because they are given in a "hospital setting" and are...
Straight Medicare will cover Actemra ... because I was never diagnosed with GCA ... strong case for wanting me to have Actemra ... people here with "presumptive GCA ... #39;t willing to make the case for Actemra
The National Health Service in England restricts the use of Actemra to treat GCA to one...
Service in England restricts the use of Actemra ... to treat GCA to one year. ... Based on a survey, maybe people with GCA ... because I'm into my 7th year of Actemra ... interruptions of my treatment with Actemra
Posted: Apr 25 4:32pm
I was diagnosed with GCA in March 2025 and started 60 mg prednisone for one month...
I was diagnosed with GCA in March 2025 ... Had first Actemra infusion last month ... As far as your question, my GCA headaches
Discussion: Actemra Infusions
Posted: Jun 1 7:33pm
Don't forget there are now 3 biosimilars to Actemra. The FDA has approved three biosimilars to...
forget there are now 3 biosimilars to Actemra ... has approved three biosimilars to Actemra ... treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA
Discussion: Actemra Infusions
Posted: Jun 1 11:20pm
I just started Actemra infusions and am quite hopeful after getting more information about the drug...
I just started Actemra infusions and ... had no symptoms after a year. 56% of GCA ... patients taking Actemra were free of ... National Health Service only allows GCA ... The odds look better with Actemra than
Discussion: Actemra Infusions
Posted: Jun 1 10:03pm
I have GCA and PMR , YOUR SYMPTOMS are right on the diagnosis for both. Eye...
I have GCA and PMR , YOUR SYMPTOMS are ... Rheumatologist treats GCA because it ... ON MY 4th month of IV Actemra.I didn
Posted: May 5 2:36pm