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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

Hi, I too developed a lot of severe side effects on prednisone. And then there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924343/

justification for switching to biological - Kevzara ... prednisone but after about the third Kevzara

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Thank you. When I first was diagnosed with PMR I was treated at OHSU and they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171495/

you don't mind my asking, was it Kevzara

Discussion: PMR savvy doctors in Portland Oregon

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

Almost 9 years of PMR. After several flares, I’m on 5 mg prednisone and 12.5 methotrexate....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970786/

rheumatologist wants me to start on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

No problem. I'm on Actemra which is FDA approved for GCA but was approved for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058127/

Kevzara and Actemra basically work in

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

My PMR journey started in January 2022. Prednisone relieved the pain but it messed with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193485/

My rheumatologist recommended Kevzara ... Kevzara is covered by my insurance.

Discussion: Starting KEVZARA: Anyone experience side effects?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Yes ... she is very accurate and straight forward in the way she explains PMR. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035820/

Now Kevzara (sarilumab) is FDA approved

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Thank you for this post. It seems that we are following parallel paths. Good to know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976294/

know that 2-3 months can pass for the Kevzara

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

My understanding is that the biologic blocks the effects of the disease while being given but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242854/

And yes, long term Kevzara is far preferred

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 22 9:07am

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

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

Have had PMR since early December. On Kevzara for 3 months and have decreased prednisone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334815/

On Kevzara for 3 months and have decreased

Discussion: PMR and travel

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25 10:16am

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