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I can try to help. Just my info from here and google search. I have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079496/

I have not taken Kevzara. ... Kevzara and Acterma.

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

When your cortisol level is low, the body loses the ability to regulate inflammation. It seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953745/

Have you decided to try Kevzara? ... Maybe Kevzara will work the same as

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

In my experience the drug companies found a way around the $2000 out of pocket maximum....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241584/

part D plan in my county would cover Kevzara ... I am off Kevzara mainly due to cost

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20 1:47pm

It would depend on your insurance first of all. I have straight Medicare and a Part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344089/

on Actemra infusions and I was on Kevzara ... Kevzara was not particularly effective

Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8 11:04pm

I too have had trouble distinguishing between pmr symptoms and ordinary aches and pains. Long-standing hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953442/

Regarding kevzara, at the suggestion ... am not entirely sure I want to take kevzara

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I did not take a biologic. So I am not sure. I would say if your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141523/

Remember the Kevzara is to keep your ... Kevzara does nothing for the lack of

Discussion: What was your experience on Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

I totally understand, I actually took one injection of Kevzara and it gave me fever and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116350/

, I actually took one injection of Kevzara

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

A biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab) was prescribed to me for PMR. However it isn't FDA approved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911994/

A similar biologic called Kevzara (sarilumab

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

If your pain levels decrease on steroids, then yes, it means you have PMR. Steroids don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122415/

Kevzara can help, but injections are ... years of prednisone and I’m now on Kevzara

Discussion: Fibro or PMR

Support Group: Fibromyalgia

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I saw my doc yesterday, I am back up to 20mg of prednisone after being down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972496/

of methotrexate and putting me on Kevzara ... https://www.kevzara.com/

Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

How soon was Kevzara started after you were diagnosed with PMR? My response to Actemra was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237281/

How soon was Kevzara started after you

Discussion: What was your experience on Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15 7:55am

Congratulations! Many of us are still on the tapper journey. I too sat for too long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170534/

Caveat - I have been on Kevzara for

Discussion: Last Prednisone Pill

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

@jds2123 Oops, I guess you are being treated with prednisone, kevzara and an opioid, Tramadol —-is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123928/

are being treated with prednisone, kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone tried stem cell therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I tried Kevzara. I felt great and easily tapered down on prednisone. After two months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117992/

I tried Kevzara.

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

@nyxgirl Ihave mini flares, nothing like when it first came on. I've been taking it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025415/

I looked at Kevzara but I already have

Discussion: Question about PMR pain locations

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

I think ACTEMRA and kevzara are similar in risks so in think i would be just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988203/

I think ACTEMRA and kevzara are similar

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I hear you. RN as well-just retired. Active climbing dunes, paddle boarding, walking etc…basically one day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963930/

Just started Kevzara.

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I tried injections and facet nerve elations for my LBP with no relief, the only thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355342/

I have been on Kevzara for about a year

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 24 11:10am

I am tapering off prednisone and taking Kimzara. I too have bad osteoarthritis and fear what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321066/

I guess the Kevzara does nothing for

Discussion: PMR (ending prednisone) and Osteoarthritis flare up

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 5 5:59pm

While I was waiting for the insurance company to approve my Actemra injections, I did some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241570/

assume the same would be true for Kevzara

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20 1:29pm