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When I was on prednisone alone I could never get down to 5 mg let alone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135320/

Kevzara might help to get PMR into remission ... Why are you resistant to Kevzara?

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

I just started on Kevzara. I did my research on it including reading the report of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079733/

I just started on Kevzara. ... off the MTX as soon as I started the Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

There's a lot to like about this video. He discusses exact body areas that are affected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112281/

design of the research studies on Kevzara ... think I made a good decision to go on Kevzara

Discussion: History of PMR -- Interesting video presentation from past to present.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

"At present I'm taking methotrexate, prednisone, duloxatine and lyrica. With minimal relief." I remember taking all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082873/

There is one biologic called Kevzara ... rheumatology.org/patients/sarilumab-kevzara

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

You can google this information. There are different inflammatory substances that contribute to PMR and GCA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312801/

Actemra and Kevzara both limit the effect ... mostly caused by IL-6, Actemra and Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25 6:06pm

I’m curious as to how you were able to stop Prednisone after 12 years. My rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335287/

rheumatologist has recommended Rx Kevzara ... Kevzara and Actemra should work in a

Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25 10:04pm

Hello @ann31, There is another discussion that may be helpful on the topic of alternative treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356275/

others have mentioned Methotrexate and Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone successfully treating PMR without Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 25 2:43pm

I have read several articles online stating that a biosimilar ( like a generic) of Actemra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829590/

Kevzara has been approved for PMR, so

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

I’ve been dealing with PMR since 10/25. High dose of Prednisone and tapering has been hard....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232057/

So my Dr recommended Kevzara.

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8 9:05am

I've been on 5mg prednisone for over 12 years now and have tried several times to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269797/

I'm starting Kevzara injections

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 30 7:08am

I am new to this chat room I was diagnosed w PMR one year ago underwent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988432/

I’m hoping to get on Kevzara but open

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I had the same reaction to my rheumatologist suggesting kevzara. I am in the initial learning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954209/

reaction to my rheumatologist suggesting kevzara

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Thanks Teri, I am very thankful that I was in a position to do it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873912/

I hope that Kevzara proves to be a reliable

Discussion: Can we make PMR funny ? Can we fight the immune cells involved ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I was one of the first folks on The Forum to go on Kevzara. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141984/

first folks on The Forum to go on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

I assume they didn't test cytokines because there weren't many good alternatives to Actemra and Kevzara....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313113/

many good alternatives to Actemra and Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26 8:21am

I have PMR and Smoldering Myeloma. My immune system has been raging for several weeks now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230205/

talked with him and they want to try Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5 3:21pm

I was first diagnosed at about 45. The symptoms were straight out of a textbook that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361790/

Currently on Kevzara and down to 2.5

Discussion: what to expect when starting prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 59 minutes ago

I was first diagnosed at about 45. Symptoms were straight out of a text book that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360574/

Currently on Kevzara and down to 2.5

Discussion: PMR at a young age

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 1 day ago

Thank you Mike for that reflection on "flares". Your story is another example of how very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318990/

that I can use a adjuvant such as Kevzara

Discussion: PMR and the taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2 9:08pm

Hi ... I really hope Kevzara works for you. Are you doing weekly injections? I'm not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971386/

I really hope Kevzara works for you. ... sure what the dosing schedule is for Kevzara ... Actemra with your experience with Kevzara

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2023