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Some people get Actemra (tocilizumab) approved for PMR but I don't think Actemra is approved if...
Some people get Actemra (tocilizumab ... think Actemra is approved if PMR is ... and Actemra gets approved for RA. ... I was prescribed Actemra for PMR but ... I didn't think Actemra would be
"I did approach my new rheumatologist (first appt with her) about checking for antibodies to Actemra…....
) about checking for antibodies to Actemra ... a PMR/GCA relapse? ... It wasn't a PMR relapse though. ... I had a PMR relapse. ... didn't need prednisone to control PMR
Posted: Nov 19 4:20pm
There are plenty of alternatives to taking prednisone for PMR. The trick is finding something that...
alternatives to taking prednisone for PMR ... to be aware that it may not be just PMR ... It isn't FDA approved for PMR but ... I still take Actemra for PMR. ... I guess that I still have PMR so I&#39
Will 3 mg be the lowest dose you have been on since the start of PMR?...
you have been on since the start of PMR ... I didn't think Actemra was working ... I was doing Actemra injections every ... I wasn't liking Actemra and I was ... forum about using Actemra for PMR.
Posted: Dec 5, 2023
At the time, Actemra (tocilizumab) was FDA approved for GCA but not PMR. My rheumatologist wanted...
At the time, Actemra (tocilizumab) was ... FDA approved for GCA but not PMR. ... for PMR since he was reading the available ... No biologic was FDA approved for PMR ... for PMR because the research seeking
That is a very good question. My cortisol level improved after 6 months. I was able...
dose of 3 mg or below because of Actemra ... PMR seemed to be well controlled or ... actually needed 60 mg of Prednisone and Actemra ... off prednisone quickly again after Actemra ... Ironically, she says Actemra isn&#39
Posted: Jul 10 8:04am
PMR was treated with prednisone for 12 years and I never did achieve a lasting remission....
PMR was treated with prednisone for ... When Actemra was tried, I achieved remission ... rheumatologist, I still might have PMR ... when I don't receive a monthly Actemra ... I need long term treatment with Actemra
Posted: Nov 16 7:47pm
Uveitis was just the start of things to come when I was 32 years old. I...
Good thing I was too young for PMR/GCA ... combined could easily be misdiagnosed as PMR ... 20353344 --------------------------- PMR ... However, when Actemra was started, I ... recommendation was to treat me with Actemra
Posted: Nov 19 9:33pm
Hi Was diagnosed with pmr a year ago . I was well , my symptoms were...
Hi Was diagnosed with pmr a year ago ... choice but start high dose pred , and Actmera
Posted: Nov 19 4:43pm
The last time I checked Kevzara was not sold as an infusion but Actemra is. I...
Kevzara was not sold as an infusion but Actemra ... Medicare has approved Kevzara for PMR ... prednisone alone or possibly get on Actemra
Hi @dadcue, I also find your posts very helpful and was hoping you could share more...
hoping you could share more about Actemra ... of Prednisone in my 2.5 years with PMR ... I am scheduled for my 4th Actemra infusion
Posted: Nov 19 6:43pm
I got off Prednisone when the biologic Actemra (tocilizumab) was tried. I was on Prednisone for...
got off Prednisone when the biologic Actemra ... than 12 years to treat refractory PMR ... It doesn't help PMR that much but
Posted: Nov 26 8:52pm
Sorry ... I didn't realize you were from the UK. Someone told me the rules in...
diagnosed with GCA when the biologic Actemra ... I think Actemra (tocilizumab) has the ... I was told my experience with Actemra ... Actemra isn't FDA approved in the ... it works is basically the same way Actemra
Discussion: Flare
Posted: 4 days ago
My rheumatology visit went well but now gout has been added to my list of inflammatory...
As for stopping Actemra (tocilizumab ... Actemra might help gout too. &#34 ... ---- The association of gout with PMR ... a 2.1- to 2.5-fold higher risk of PMR ... Does anyone else have PMR and gout?
This subject is very complicated. I don't know all that much other than what my rheumatologist...
when Actemra was unavailable. ... I didn't do well when Actemra was ... Actemra is like any other medication ... My first experience with Actemra was ... For PMR/GCA what has been learned is
Posted: Nov 19 8:20pm
I can't promise you that Actemra will work for you but I'm impressed that your doctor...
I can't promise you that Actemra ... impressed that your doctor wants to try Actemra ... My personal experience with Actemra ... everyone who is newly diagnosed with PMR ... What did your doctor tell you about Actemra