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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

Thanks Megz for sharing all your knowledge. My experience in PMR kind of mirrors yours. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382141/

He has mentioned Kevzara but I want

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29 3:01pm

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

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 was in the same boat taking Methotrexate and Prednisone at the same time. Sent me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328259/

Started Kevzara about 5 weeks ago while

Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 16 9:55am

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

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

I am currently seeing a rheumatologist at UPenn and was lucky to get an appointment within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995953/

quagmire of applying for assistance for Kevzara

Discussion: Have an appointment with rheumatology at Perelman Center - UPenn

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

I started an anti-inflammatory diet as soon as I was diagnosed --it's not all that different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888326/

They even suggest this on the Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361286/

I began Kevzara injections two weeks

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1 9:12am

Hi hope, Just noticed your message regarding your eyes. I had bruising on the inside of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124237/

I’ve tried methotrexate and now Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I am about to start Kevzara but would not have been able to since the cost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014221/

I am about to start Kevzara but would

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I think this is a simple way to communicate the logically possible outcomes for PMR. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126688/

important to remember that the biologic Kevzara ... 8 to 10 mg of Pred when I started Kevzara

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

@paulagcl, Your previous post was here in the PMR treatment w Kevzara discussion - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890320/. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890362/

post was here in the PMR treatment w Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5, 2023