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Hello, I was diagnose with PMR in 2011, I was also on methotrexate for a few...
diagnose with PMR in 2011, I was also on methotrexate ... I recently started on Kevzara because
Posted: Jan 8 11:56am
My impression is that methotrexate is viewed as being much less effective for PMR than prednisone...
My impression is that methotrexate is ... many patients try adding DMARD's (methotrexate ... ) and biologics (Kevzara) but they end
Posted: Jan 10 11:32am
Hi John, I was also put on Methotrexate for possible RA and PMR. My understanding is...
Hi John, I was also put on Methotrexate ... My understanding is Methotrexate is ... of side effects, I was started on Kevzara
Posted: Oct 28, 2024
My PMR first started manifesting in my hands and wrists on New Years Day. Everyone thought...
started on 15 mg. of prednisone and methotrexate ... mg prednisone daily and take 20 mg methotrexate ... My rheumatologist wants me to go on kevsara ... My hair is thinning from methotrexate
Actually Kevzara has few side effects and the ones which exist only affect a few people....
Actually Kevzara has few side effects ... Far less than methotrexate or prednisone ... about 10 patients with pmr and on Kevzara
Hi~ I am 55, and I have been dealing with PMR for about 9 years. I...
Last year I tried injectable Methotrexate ... Rheumatologist wants me to start on Kevzara ... 🙄 Has anyone been on Kevzara
Posted: Apr 18, 2024
Getting PMR into remission is the goal. Just about everybody starts with the prednisone because, as...
Doc added methotrexate to the pred and ... answer to your question but I added Kevzara ... I still take the methotrexate as well ... It’s the Kevzara making the difference ... and then off, then start decreasing methotrexate
It is interesting that you are off prednisone and your doctor is considering starting Actemra. I...
failure of suitable alternatives such as Methotrexate ... negative experience with Actemra because Methotrexate ... A similar biologic called Kevzara is ... news-releases/news-release-details/kevzarar-sarilumab-approved-fda-first-and-only-biologic
Posted: Jan 1, 2024
Almost 9 years of PMR. After several flares, I’m on 5 mg prednisone and 12.5 methotrexate....
flares, I’m on 5 mg prednisone and 12.5 methotrexate ... At first, the methotrexate brought my ... rheumatologist wants me to start on Kevzara
Posted: Nov 26, 2023
My two cents: My bones were 135% of a 40 year old 3 years ago. I...
BTW had I also had almost 2 years of Methotrexate ... #39;m on Leflunomide, and hope for Kevzara
Yes, I was diagnosed with Sjogren's in 2002. In my case my Immune System uses cytokines...
Beginning in 9/21 my Rheumatologist tried Methotrexate ... too elevated to ever increase the Methotrexate ... I had Methotrexate injections until ... considered is a Monoclonal Antibody call Kevzara
Posted: Aug 12, 2023
There is now an alternative to prednisone that was recently FDA approved for the treatment of...
It is a biologic called Kevzara (sarilumab ... have any personal experience with Kevzara ... as steroid sparing medications like methotrexate ... The mechanism of action of Kevzara and
I'm not on Kevzara but I do take Actemra (tocilizumab) for PMR along with some other...
I'm not on Kevzara but I do take ... Methotrexate didn't contribute much ... you will get off both prednisone and methotrexate ... Some doctors give methotrexate concurrently ... I had already tried methotrexate twice
Posted: May 6, 2023
People find different things that work for them. Collectively they are all called "Steroid sparing medications."...
Methotrexate and Leflunomide are two ... --------- Another biologic called Kevzara ... https://www.kevzara.com/hcp/pmr ---
Posted: Jan 8 11:38am