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Now my doctor wants me to taper from 7.5 mg to 6 mg for a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089662/

plus I've had one injection of Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

You won’t know if Kevzara will work for you unless you try it and see. Give...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015091/

You won’t know if Kevzara will work

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

I am blessed to have my doc who has jumped on this like a pit bull....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975511/

I am his first PMR to get Kevzara.

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I know of no Studies showing opioids are even an option for PMR (& are so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881238/

But Kevzara may be a game changer.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Same plan for me, I injected my first dose yesterday, I’ve been on around 5 ml...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858083/

did have a slight reaction to the Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2023

I didn't have any problems with Kevzara injections. I left the syringe out for 30 minutes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349181/

didn't have any problems with Kevzara

Discussion: Painful Kevzara Injection

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 15 10:23pm

A few months. Less than 6. I reached a point where I couldn't reduce the Pred,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237336/

tried again and that was it - added Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15 8:40am

I have been on a mostly low dose of prednisone for 3 years. Lots of flare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129082/

I am about to begin Kevzara.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

Thank you for your well wishes. I have had no side effects from the Kevzara that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151421/

have had no side effects from the Kevzara

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

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

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 may or may not have PMR. It was dx at a about 45 which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179761/

hydrochloroquine, and sulfasalazine and now Kevzara ... Too soon tell if Kevzara is the answer

Discussion: Confused on what’s considered “normal”

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

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

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

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! I was on prednisone for one year and two months and have been off prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405536/

I am also on Kevzara.

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 5 hours ago

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