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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

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

I tried injections and facet nerve elations for my LBP with no relief, the only thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355342/

I have been on Kevzara for about a year

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 24 11:10am

For the first time since starting prednisone and Kevzara four months ago I awakened with pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890315/

time since starting prednisone and Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

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

I’ve been dealing with my nhi to try to get approved for Kevzara but truth is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066379/

my nhi to try to get approved for Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340772/

with a similar medication but not Kevzara ... another IL-6 inhibitor similar to Kevzara ... happens and it isn't because of Kevzara

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4 6:31am

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 just took my first dose of Kevzara after taking methotextrate and having horrible side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939057/

I just took my first dose of Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I started on prednisone at 15MG a day for my PMR. I went from agony to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360592/

now I'm down to 1 MG a day and a Kevzara ... I hope the Kevzara is enough!!

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31 9:37am

Hi G, yes, it's called palendromic pmr. Hands, fingers and feet too. No one tells us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122475/

Had my first Kevzara today.

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Hi all. I am off prednisone now for 15 weeks and off Kevzara since mid February....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052195/

prednisone now for 15 weeks and off Kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone fought Polymyalgia without prednisone successfully?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

@southtexas My husband recently began weekly injections of Actemra for giant cell arteritis (GCA - diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047523/

you're not taking a biologic (Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Good morning. I am off prednisone entirely for 6 weeks and so far no problems. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024158/

I also discontinued Kevzara entirely

Discussion: Post prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I haven't had any side effects from Kevzara. I don't know how long I will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214007/

haven't had any side effects from Kevzara

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 15 4:25pm

Yes, I’ve noticed I bleed very easily if something scratches my arm like a branch or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295575/

and now down to 2mg, with help from Kevzara

Discussion: Skin changes with prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 3 9:03am

Sounds like you would be taking a big risk going cold turkey from 7mg prednisone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296047/

prednisone to none, with or without Kevzara

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 3 8:24pm

From the literature I would have to wait and see if what I’ve just started taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296429/

doesn’t work before I could try the Kevzara

Discussion: Just diagnosed with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4 11:25am

Just started Kevzara a week ago becaue I have not been able to get below 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265126/

Just started Kevzara a week ago becaue

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 23 4:44pm

Hello, it seems like some of us react differently to drugs, thus the long list of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216398/

Kevzara is the biological approved for

Discussion: Eye issues while on prednisone and Anterma

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19 10:16am