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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

@nyxgirl Ihave mini flares, nothing like when it first came on. I've been taking it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025415/

I looked at Kevzara but I already have

Discussion: Question about PMR pain locations

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

I think ACTEMRA and kevzara are similar in risks so in think i would be just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988203/

I think ACTEMRA and kevzara are similar

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I hear you. RN as well-just retired. Active climbing dunes, paddle boarding, walking etc…basically one day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963930/

Just started Kevzara.

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

In the initial onset of this crazy thing PMR, nothing helps! Throbbing muscles, shoulder and hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354926/

Still tapering and started Kevzara.

Discussion: Polymyalgia rheumatica: Any thoughts on my taper plan?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 23 7:43pm

While I was waiting for the insurance company to approve my Actemra injections, I did some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241570/

assume the same would be true for Kevzara

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20 1:29pm

Hi John, The article I found was AOCD.org. I was shocked as i had a false...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121884/

rheumatologist tomorrow before I start the Kevzara

Discussion: Was curious about 2 new bumps on hand.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Hi @sheralee, I have just started taking Kevzara and really don’t have any thoughts yet. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873480/

sheralee, I have just started taking Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I have been up and down from 8- 15 mgs of prednisone for about one and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934024/

for PMR and have now had 5 doses of Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Yes, makes sense. Kevzara gave me massive chest burning , then hard scab like nodules. Sort...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180853/

Kevzara gave me massive chest burning

Discussion: Start Actemra?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

No PMR symptoms since Actemra was started on January 1st, 2019. I still do a monthly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078648/

would probably switch from Actemra to Kevzara ... and use Prednisone as a bridge until Kevzara

Discussion: Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31, 2024

I had pain in my hands and feet. I go to a fairly busy family Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077155/

Kevzara, Acterma are drugs that target ... Maybe the Kevzara can hold it down but

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

Hello @marielynn -I'm just curious - how was the opportunity to go on Kevzara described to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069756/

how was the opportunity to go on Kevzara ... to zero will be enhanced with the Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2024

I am just starting on Kevzara and have been on 15 mg P now 12/5 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176969/

I am just starting on Kevzara and have

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Hi, I was 58 and it developed within 48hrs of my 2nd Pfizer COVID vaccine. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045525/

Hoping my Rheum will trial me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Hi everyone, Since my last message, I feel I now have to make a decision regarding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007053/

Sooo, should it be methotrexate, Kevzara

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Sorry, forgot to answer your question. Am on 8 mg a day, last flare was after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140574/

The Kevzara is in hopes of getting totally

Discussion: Prednisone and change in hair texture

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Hi everyone. I have had PMR for about one and a half years. Up and down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976037/

, on MTX, and just had 4th dose of Kevzara

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Tapering failures are very common, almost the norm. I've been on prednisone for 2.5 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903854/

Looking forward to trying Kevzara if

Discussion: Tapering angst

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

I can't thank you enough for your input. I'm new to this, having been recently diagnosed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377825/

So if the Kevzara doesn't work out

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23 8:46pm