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I was diagnosed with PMR about 17 years ago. I took prednisone for 13 out of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926831/
effects that prednisone caused. ... effects from Actemra. ... There are potential side effects. ... I think the side effect profile for ... side effects from long term prednisone
Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 9, 2023
Hello all, Several folks asked me to report on my Kevzara experience when I could, so...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044434/
Several folks asked me to report on my Kevzara ... do remember that it was extremely effective ... I have felt zero side effects from prednisone ... I started Kevzara in November of 2023 ... No side effects from the Kezvara.
Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 2 8:56pm
"Would you mind sharing what medication you took to take off the Prednisone? Do you still...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040764/
you are interested, a biologic call Kevzara ... Kevzara and Actemra aren't the same ... I don't seem to have any side effects
Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 26 6:25pm
Been on 20 mg Prednisone sine Jan Refused methotrexate and did not do well with Leflunomide...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897475/
Leflunomide Have had 4 doses of Kevzara ... No side affects and feeling “ a little ... Approved for patient assistance from Kevzara
Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 17, 2023
Good morning. Diagnosed in Jan 23. Got all the way to no prednisone in September for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975427/
Started back at 20 mg BUT with the new Kevzara ... Had my 4th injection of Kevzara this ... morning, absolutely no side effects ... prednisone shortly after Jan 1 with Kevzara
Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 5, 2023
Congratulations on tapering to 8 mg of Prednisone, that is awesome!! Kevzara is definitely the first...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946130/
Kevzara is definitely the first hope ... Kevzara was actually approved for the ... I was placed on Kevzara but unfortunately ... I did not have any other side effects ... My doctor actually started me on Kevzara
Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 11, 2023
I knew you’d have intel :) I’ve just been hearing about the skinny side effect profile...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995560/
just been hearing about the skinny side ... effect profile for these new drug entries ... I can’t say I’m beset with side effects ... when I saw the question of whether Kevzara
Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 11 11:32am
I'm been on the same combination for 5 months and am not able to go lower...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003708/
my last appointment he brought up Kevzara ... as being the next option if labs or side ... effects aren't good.
Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 25 3:56pm
There is now an alternative to prednisone that was recently FDA approved for the treatment of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860768/
It is a biologic called Kevzara (sarilumab ... have any personal experience with Kevzara ... The side effects of my 12 years on prednisone ... The mechanism of action of Kevzara and
Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 16, 2023
Kevzara (sarilumab) is FDA approved for PMR Actemra (tocilizumab) is FDA approved for GCA Both of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924479/
Kevzara (sarilumab) is FDA approved ... appropriate when a patient has serious side ... higher doses of prednisone and have side ... effects from prednisone then either
Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 5, 2023