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I do feel better but have only been on Kevzara for 2 weeks. My rheumatologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080667/

feel better but have only been on Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Just took my first dose of Kevzara two days ago. Diagnosed in January 2023, on 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883244/

Just took my first dose of Kevzara two

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Yes, I have a full thickness tear of the gluteus medius tendon and a partial thickness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266506/

will be stopping that after starting Kevzara

Discussion: PMR/prednisone/rotator cuff tear

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 25 11:43am

I have had PMR for 3 months. When slowly went from 20 prednisone to 15 pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245289/

Starting on Kevzara in 2 weeks when

Discussion: Biceps tendon tear as a symptom of PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25 1:03pm

Hi, I too developed a lot of severe side effects on prednisone. And then there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924343/

justification for switching to biological - Kevzara ... prednisone but after about the third Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

I have just returned from a Rheumatology visit with my doctor. He is recommending Kevzara because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832921/

He is recommending Kevzara because I ... I’m not sure if Kevzara will be approved

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Yes ... she is very accurate and straight forward in the way she explains PMR. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035820/

Now Kevzara (sarilumab) is FDA approved

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Thank you for this post. It seems that we are following parallel paths. Good to know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976294/

know that 2-3 months can pass for the Kevzara

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

My understanding is that the biologic blocks the effects of the disease while being given but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242854/

And yes, long term Kevzara is far preferred

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22 9:07am

Some people with PMR and/or GCA are on prednisone for many years. If they are lucky,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332082/

chance you could get a prescription for Kevzara ... It takes a couple of months for the Kevzara

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21 2:19pm

Thanks to you and to others who have answered. I now am fairly confident that Medicare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290269/

good baseline on the labs since the Kevzara

Discussion: Insurance coverage for Actemra infusion with straight Medicare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26 9:45am

Forgot to mention I'm on Rinvoq (upadacitinib as hemihydrate) 15 mg which seems to have my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083205/

Haven't heard of Kevzara but it

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I have had temporal arteritis since 2012, pmr 2021, and now ra diagnosed in October. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024695/

about a month as I’ve been waiting for Kevzara

Discussion: Crohn's plus Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Hello everyone again, my insurance won’t cover Kevzara in 2025. Seem to be allergic anyway but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173069/

everyone again, my insurance won’t cover Kevzara

Discussion: How much pain to tolerate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

My Opinion, you have reached the taper point. The kevzara has reduced the PMR inflamation but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073468/

The kevzara has reduced the PMR inflamation

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23, 2024

I too was scheduled for a hip replacement last September but since I was on Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022050/

I’ve just started Kevzara and will hopefully

Discussion: Upcoming surgery prevents prednisone use

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Thank you for your post, @dadcue. My rheumatologist has mentioned the possibility of taking a biologic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000178/

possibility of taking a biologic (Kevzara

Discussion: Is it PMR (and/) or Osteoarthritis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

It was very difficult to get my PMR under control- several flares. Only recently was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694800/

Two months ago she added Kevzara to

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

My GP diagnosed my PMR, prescribed prednisone then referred me to a rheumatologist. My GP also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247419/

Other than offering to prescribe Kevzara

Discussion: Are specialists necessary?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28 1:16pm

I'm amazed at everything that is being tried for PMR/GCA. I was only offered long term...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019701/

Now Kevzara is another option.

Discussion: PMR inflamation management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 21, 2024