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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

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

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

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

I have had PMR since November. The pain started a couple of weeks after having Covid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378278/

Now on Kevzara and 10 mg per day prednisone

Discussion: PMR and Flu Vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 24 1:23pm

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 agree. Talk to your Dr. I do not believe that one medication fits all. Many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379519/

Maybe Kevzara or Actemra which are newer

Discussion: Anyone having PMR flareups after going off their medication’s abruptly

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26 7:07am

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

How soon was Kevzara started after you were diagnosed with PMR? My response to Actemra was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237281/

How soon was Kevzara started after you

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15 7:55am

Congratulations! Many of us are still on the tapper journey. I too sat for too long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170534/

Caveat - I have been on Kevzara for

Discussion: Last Prednisone Pill

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

I saw my doc yesterday, I am back up to 20mg of prednisone after being down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972496/

of methotrexate and putting me on Kevzara ... https://www.kevzara.com/

Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Yes! Get the grounding mattress pad from Amazon. Absolutely love it has a silky feel on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268282/

I am on 4mg with Kevzara.

Discussion: Anyone try earthing/grounding for pain relief?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27 8:53pm

I totally understand, I actually took one injection of Kevzara and it gave me fever and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116350/

, I actually took one injection of Kevzara

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

A biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab) was prescribed to me for PMR. However it isn't FDA approved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911994/

A similar biologic called Kevzara (sarilumab

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I did not take a biologic. So I am not sure. I would say if your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141523/

Remember the Kevzara is to keep your ... Kevzara does nothing for the lack of

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

I think there are many possibilities including a low cortisol level that might explain pain on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080777/

Kevzara might not help osteoarthritis ... PMR pain should be controlled with Kevzara ... no longer reliable because of how Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I am tapering off prednisone and taking Kimzara. I too have bad osteoarthritis and fear what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321066/

I guess the Kevzara does nothing for

Discussion: PMR (ending prednisone) and Osteoarthritis flare up

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 5 5:59pm

@jds2123 Oops, I guess you are being treated with prednisone, kevzara and an opioid, Tramadol —-is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123928/

are being treated with prednisone, kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone tried stem cell therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I tried Kevzara. I felt great and easily tapered down on prednisone. After two months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117992/

I tried Kevzara.

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 4, 2024