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Actemra and Kevzara both inhibit IL-6, so both should help with PMR for some people. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379659/

Actemra and Kevzara both inhibit IL- ... , so that determines if Actemra or Kevzara

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I am interested too. My doctor says if I cannot get off Prednisone without pain she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460097/

Prednisone without pain she wants me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara experiences?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

Methotrexate is commonly used in the USA too. Actemra isn't used so much because it hasn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025051/

Kevzara is now FDA approved for PMR. ... For Kevzara, no approval is necessary

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR last November and have been treated with Prednisone since then. Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938384/

My doctor recommended Kevzara and I ... grateful to have the opportunity to take Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

I’ve been on Kevzara for 14 weeks and have dropped Pred to 2.5. (Was at 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337107/

I’ve been on Kevzara for 14 weeks and

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2025

What injection med are you using? I use kevzara bi-monthly. My doctor wants me to wean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160388/

I use kevzara bi-monthly.

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

You are so right about me getting off steroids. I have done some research about Kevzara,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058147/

I have done some research about Kevzara

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I’ve just started on Kevzara this week. Also taking MTX 17.5 mg weekly and currently on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951893/

I’ve just started on Kevzara this week

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Dear mlz, Thanks for the information regarding how long it might take Kevzara to be effective....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426086/

information regarding how long it might take Kevzara

Discussion: Hair loss

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 29, 2025

@tweetypie13 "The Dr. neglected to tell me that Kevzara would help me taper off of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501447/

;The Dr. neglected to tell me that Kevzara

Discussion: Off Prednisone but still feeling new type of pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 9 7:33am

I came off prednisone 4 weeks ago and so far no flare. The difference is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009466/

difference is that I have 7 injections of Kevzara

Discussion: Advice/experience about going back on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

@dadcue Thank you. My rheumatologist is leaving the decision up to me. Methotrexate or Kevzara or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404041/

Methotrexate or Kevzara or Rincoq.

Discussion: I wanna stop taking methotrexate and prednisone.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

@tuckerp Well said….” Right now my right knee has a catch in it but a month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463162/

I’m still on Kevzara every 3 wks.

Discussion: Off Prednisone but still feeling new type of pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

@tweetypie13 Thank you for your thoughtful and helpful comment. I have never been completely pain free...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496888/

prednisone....I am now on day 60 of Kevzara

Discussion: Newly diagnosed

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 3 12:48am

@wilmingtonemperor ha ha - don't faint - you are missing a zero -- when put Kevzara...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977060/

you are missing a zero -- when put Kevzara

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

My doctor still has me on prednisone for almost 1 yr. down to 10 mg but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933598/

He was reluctant to put me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Can you tell me how its going with the kevzara? I will be starting it very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386665/

you tell me how its going with the kevzara

Discussion: I’ve had PMR since last September I’m currently on 7.5 mg prednisone.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2025

Cosentyx is a viable option to Kevzara. https://creakyjoints.org/education/treatments/non-tnfi-biologics/ ---------------- Sorry, I don't have any personal experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1469180/

Cosentyx is a viable option to Kevzara ... Cosentrx doesn't target IL-6 like Kevzara

Discussion: Cosentyx

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 28, 2025

I have been on Prednisone since January of 2023. After 2 failed attempts in tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147078/

Prednisone, my Rheumatologist prescribed Kevzara ... I have been on Kevzara for 3 months ... have had no side effects from the Kevzara

Discussion: Actemra vs Kevzara success?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

This is an amazing video with great info near the end about treatment options to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112052/

prednisone and particularly about Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26, 2024