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Thanks! Yes I did bring it up to my rheumatologist and he suggested putting me on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089232/

rheumatologist and he suggested putting me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara Side Effects?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Elayne, I was diagnosed with PMR in Jan 23. Went to Kevzara when I was at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029227/

Went to Kevzara when I was at 2.5 prednisone

Discussion: Start Methotrexate with Prednisone right away or wait?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I’m 63 and not eligible for Medicare yet. My insurance initially said no to Kevzara but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880313/

My insurance initially said no to Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I was first diagnosed at 61 and it took me about 20 months of a prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296685/

I hope the Kevzara will really help

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4 3:48pm

Yes, weather is my killer too. Today I played golf and bravely said, I can do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351290/

works fine with prednisone and the Kevzara

Discussion: Hot, humid weather really increases my PMR symptoms.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18 7:31pm

I have type 2 diabetes and use Mounjaro. Great diabetes control and significant weight loss over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327633/

Mounjaro, which I still take along with Kevzara

Discussion: Ozempic for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15 10:19am

Just be careful-I assume you have the copay card? They pd for mine Oct, Nov, Jan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014674/

may I suggest to you that you call Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I have been self-injecting Kevzara for 10 weeks now (1/2 weeks). My thoughts: * I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368847/

I have been self-injecting Kevzara for ... * Sometimes it seems as if the Kevzara ... said we will probably continue the Kevzara

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12 7:42am

Like I posted, it’s patient specific and has no numbers. Your Doctor based on your reaction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215042/

Doctor based on your reaction to the Kevzara

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 17 2:57pm

New to the group diagnosed in January 2025. Started on 60mg worked my way down to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316869/

Started the Kevzara shot hopefully that

Discussion: PMR and the taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30 9:28pm

I was diagnosed with MGUS 3 years ago, before my PMR diagnosis last year. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081359/

to every six months because I am on Kevzara

Discussion: PMR and MGUS/SSM/MM multiple myeloma

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Ropnrose, I agree with everything you said. Havana, I will add I had no pain at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392296/

My rheumatologist only offered Kevzara

Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12 11:58am

In my experience the drug companies found a way around the $2000 out of pocket maximum....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241584/

part D plan in my county would cover Kevzara ... I am off Kevzara mainly due to cost

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20 1:47pm

I can try to help. Just my info from here and google search. I have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079496/

I have not taken Kevzara. ... Kevzara and Acterma.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

When your cortisol level is low, the body loses the ability to regulate inflammation. It seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953745/

Have you decided to try Kevzara? ... Maybe Kevzara will work the same as

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

3,000 mg of acetaminophen daily is getting close to toxic amounts. Do you have any liver...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343568/

I hope Kevzara will get you off prednisone

Discussion: Any luck using Tylenol and ibuprofen for joint pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8 8:38am

Hah, I understand that. I saw what insurance paid. Wish I could send you mine since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188521/

hand pain, either methotrexate or kevzara

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with PMR taking prednisone 15 mg. Working well. Dr wan

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

I too have had trouble distinguishing between pmr symptoms and ordinary aches and pains. Long-standing hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953442/

Regarding kevzara, at the suggestion ... am not entirely sure I want to take kevzara

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I'm assuming when the pain stops but not sure. I read where PMR can be cured...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366269/

Honestly, not sure how much the Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8 9:44am

@wilmingtonemperor I wish you all the best and continued good health. Actually the potential side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975531/

m certain my internist knew about kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2023