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A biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab) was prescribed to me for PMR. However it isn't FDA approved...
A biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab ... ) was prescribed to me for PMR. ... However it isn't FDA approved for PMR ... I could maintain was 10 mg before Actemra ... sarilumab) was recently FDA approved for PMR
Posted: Aug 12, 2023
There isn't a competition between Actemra and Kevzara. The way they work is basically the same....
There isn't a competition between Actemra ... If Actemra failed then Kevzara will ... Actemra works for me for PMR and I have ... body will form antibodies against Actemra ... The molecules of Actemra and Kevzara
Having multiple conditions isn't ideal under any circumstance. When Actemra worked so well for PMR, I...
When Actemra worked so well for PMR, ... wanted me on Humira and said that Actemra ... My rheumatologist conceded that Actemra ... I chose Actemra. ... The first time I was on Actemra, It
@nyxygirl Very interesting information. Thank-you I might delve into inflammation pathways more. I don't understand much...
The IL-6 receptor blockade that Actemra ... rheumatologist is now documenting that PMR ... real question now is whether or not PMR ... When I was doing Actemra injections, ... In the realm PMR and GCA, the following
Posted: Jul 3, 2023
I think it would be a wise to try Kevzara. I only have experience with a...
In any case, Actemra worked for me but ... the research to get Actemra approved ... Actemra is FDA approved for GCA but ... not PMR. ... As I understand it, both Actemra and
Posted: Jun 28, 2023
@nyxygirl My rheumatologist referenced the GiACTA study for GCA when he requested ACTEMRA (tocilizumab) for me...
GiACTA study for GCA when he requested ACTEMRA ... tocilizumab) for me in order to treat PMR ... Actemra is another IL-6 receptor blocker ... It is believed that PMR is mediated ... PMR therefore would seem most likely
It is sad there aren't more treatment options for PMR/GCA. I was told many times that...
aren't more treatment options for PMR ... prednisone for more than 12 years for PMR ... isn't FDA approved for PMR but ... work for PMR but didn't know if ... Actemra worked for me and I was able
Posted: May 29, 2023
I take Actemra for the treatment of PMR. Actemra is FDA approved for the treatment of...
I take Actemra for the treatment of ... PMR. ... Actemra is FDA approved for the treatment ... My rheumatologist thought Actemra should ... work for PMR too.
Hi @bonnie123, Welcome to Connect. There are a couple of other discussions on Actemra you might...
you might find helpful: --- Actemra ... (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR?? ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/actemra-tocilizumab-to-treat-pmr ... (Tocilizumab) with PMR? ... discussion/how-hard-is-it-to-get-on-actemra-tocilizumab-with-pmr
Actemra is not FDA approved for the treatment of only PMR. Actemra was FDA approved about...
Actemra is not FDA approved for the ... treatment of only PMR. ... Actemra was FDA approved about 5 years ... a special request in order to get Actemra ... He felt that Actemra "should work
I had a raging case of GCA, which was misdiagnosed for about nine months, at which...
on 80 mg of methylprednisolone and Actemra ... and am now at 3 mg, along with my Actemra ... I'm a big proponent of Actemra and ... We discontinued Actemra at that time ... who could not take pred and had both PMR
Posted: May 12, 2023
I don't know why but the private message system isn't working at the moment. I will...
I'm hoping Actemra works for you ... I started Actemra on January 1st, 2019 ... Sometimes I think PMR was the answer ... Things were somewhat better after PMR ... Until PMR happened, I listed my ophthalmologist
Posted: Apr 23, 2023
I have an upcoming rheumatology visit. I need to decide where I want to go from...
much to complain about in terms of PMR ... symptoms while taking weekly Actemra ... The only definition of remission of PMR ... that I have heard is when PMR " ... than weekly Actemra injections.
Posted: Apr 15, 2023