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You and @pb50 have RA in common. I was diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069330/

tocilizumab) which is a biologic similar to Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16 11:34pm

Thank-you. I didn't know what to expect if Actemra ever stopped working. I thought it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003718/

I'm now happy that Kevzara might

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25 4:34pm

How did Humira and Enbrel work for you. I assume these TNF-inhibitors were for RA before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077286/

Kevzara is an IL-6 inhibitor that is

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29 2:31pm

This support group has been great. Prednisone is a miracle drug 4 days on it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120820/

wrote now I am on zero prednisone and kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 9 5:31pm

@charlotte61 Hello ! In contrast to what you are reporting I've been able to taper from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950591/

are you aware of the approval of Kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

My rheumatologist seemed to think there was a risk of me developing antibodies to Actemra. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003431/

Kevzara was mentioned as the first option

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25 8:48am

" I did have blood work yesterday when I called for the appointment and she said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036309/

You might be a candidate Kevzara or

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 19 7:48am

I never had my IL-6 level checked. However, I'm taking a medication that inhibits the IL-6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079602/

mechanism should be applicable to Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2 2:50pm

Lots of discussion on this thread to MTX. Generally the idea is to shut down your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084560/

Kevzara and Actemra.

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 10 8:09pm

Just be aware of the symptoms of secondary adrenal insufficiency from long term prednisone use. Interestingly,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975420/

, my rheumatologist says I can try Kevzara

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

@dadcue I'm not sure if I've responded to this before but in case I haven't. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058457/

Maybe the Kevzara will work great for

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27 4:45pm

You are one of the lucky ones if just on since February. Many get caught for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074590/

would try a newer drug like Actemra or Kevzara

Discussion: PMR flare -Shoulder and neck pain..and headaches

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25 5:50pm

Had I listened to the folks that promote dead slow I would still be on prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151454/

You won't know if Kevzara will work

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3 6:26pm

I was diagnosed with PMR in 2007. I was on moderately high doses of prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924693/

don't have any experience with Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I have tapered off prednisone when on Actemra ... not Kevzara. Kevzara works on the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980166/

prednisone when on Actemra ... not Kevzara ... Kevzara works on the same inflammation ... same way to treatment with either Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

Thank you for your comments. I've just read about Kevzara, looks like a good alternative to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988480/

I've just read about Kevzara, looks

Discussion: PMR - possible diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Yes. I was originally at 60 mgs of Prednisone last September for possible GCA along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078930/

Also, my doctor wants to put me on Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1 10:26am

Yes ... I think that is true. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-management/the-first-medications-for-psa "Biologic DMARDs are used if your PsA wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010415/

Now Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR. ... Kevzara will probably corner the market

Discussion: How do I get my Rheumatologist to listen ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5 9:32pm

Yes, I am confident that I developed PMR about 10 days after my 3rd Covid-19 (Moderna)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941966/

so just this week he has prescribed Kevzara ... The plan is for me to start the Kevzara

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

I’m coming to you as someone who has both PMR and Fibro for 15 years! That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122408/

My dr got me on Kevzara injections recently ... you could possibly get approved for Kevzara

Discussion: Fibro or PMR

Support Group: Fibromyalgia

Posted: Aug 12 4:43pm