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I've been on 5mg prednisone for over 12 years now and have tried several times to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269797/

I'm starting Kevzara injections

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 30 7:08am

Yes there is CLIMATE CHANGE. 🤯🤯🤯 I’ve lived in AZ 25 yrs and now have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378017/

I’ve been off pred for 6 wks, on Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 24 8:46am

I am new to this chat room I was diagnosed w PMR one year ago underwent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988432/

I’m hoping to get on Kevzara but open

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I had the same reaction to my rheumatologist suggesting kevzara. I am in the initial learning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954209/

reaction to my rheumatologist suggesting kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Thanks Teri, I am very thankful that I was in a position to do it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873912/

I hope that Kevzara proves to be a reliable

Discussion: Can we make PMR funny ? Can we fight the immune cells involved ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I have PMR and Smoldering Myeloma. My immune system has been raging for several weeks now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230205/

talked with him and they want to try Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5 3:21pm

Thank you for sharing your journey. You have said all that I have been going thru...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386630/

Recommended a biologic like Kevzara?

Discussion: PMR Case Study with Remaining Questions as of 09-04-2025

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4 1:04pm

Diagnosed with PMR in 2011. . Because of a flare in late fall of 24 my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380921/

When I got to 10mg I started KEVZARA

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27 10:26pm

I had what is called a minimally invasive spinal fusion of L3. He did the surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378013/

I am upset if I have to go off the Kevzara

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 24 8:42am

Prednisone is for cancelling Inflammation. Inflammation is very hard on our body as well as certain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135174/

I am also on injections of Kevzara for

Discussion: newly diagnosed

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Yes! Absolutely! Cellcept weakens your immune system and going into the hospital for joint replacement or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134123/

temporarily stop my Prednisone, and Kevzara

Discussion: Cellcept

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 31, 2024

I am new to PMR. I am on 9 mg of prednisone and Kevzara, which my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888277/

I am on 9 mg of prednisone and Kevzara

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 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

I am also 72, PMR about 2 years, using Kevzara 1&1/2 years should be off it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331859/

also 72, PMR about 2 years, using Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21 9:47am

I have been taking Prednisone for 12 years for PMR. Down to 3 mgs daily for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330679/

rheumatologist has recommended Rx Kevzara

Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19 1:45pm

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

Hi ... I really hope Kevzara works for you. Are you doing weekly injections? I'm not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971386/

I really hope Kevzara works for you. ... sure what the dosing schedule is for Kevzara ... Actemra with your experience with Kevzara

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I started Kevzara 6 weeks ago and I love it. I was able to drop from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330500/

I started Kevzara 6 weeks ago and I ... I might have been needing Kevzara my

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19 10:16am