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it's unfortunate that some of these people are so egotistical that they won't listen to reason....
being treated by her for supposedly PMR ... Still had my supposed PMR. ... Arteritis, put me on Prednisone and then Actemra
Posted: Feb 11, 2024
Yes ... I think that is true. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-management/the-first-medications-for-psa "Biologic DMARDs are used if your PsA wasn’t...
I was lucky to get Actemra approved ... rheumatologist further stated that Actemra ... my ophthalmologist is saying that Actemra ... It was surprising but Actemra was approved ... while Actemra will corner the market
Posted: Feb 5, 2024
Hi everyone, Since my last message, I feel I now have to make a decision regarding...
hands or wrists for almost a week, and PMR ... should it be methotrexate, Kevzara, or Actemra
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 31, 2024
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in 2017. Was on 80mg of Pred for 8...
I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in ... months then switched to self inject Actemra ... Never really had any side effects from Actemra ... I finally came off Actemra in Nov 2021
Posted: Dec 31, 2023
I had Dr. Scott Volgesang. Very nice man with a sense of humor that I also...
I went to him for confirmation of PMR ... Going off Actemra might be a good choice
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 19, 2023
At least 3-4 were started before the central line. No actemra and no prednisone. I actually...
No actemra and no prednisone. ... I actually believe the PMR is gone. ... elevated some, but I don’t feel typical PMR ... I was on Actemra for a year before stopping ... I had PMR for five years and was told
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 18, 2023
Hi @nyxygirl, thanks for your message. In terms of the GCA diagnosis, the doctors say I...
worse than what is usually seen with PMR ... It had many PMR-like symptoms, extraordinarily ... Especially the Actemra is working well ... Unlike Prednisone, Actemra has no side ... Also, Actemra does slightly raise my
Discussion: GCA conserns
Posted: Dec 14, 2023
I would go with the GCA theory. I had PMR and was off prednisone for six...
I had PMR and was off prednisone for ... , and I am still on prednisone and.Actemra
Discussion: GCA conserns
Posted: Dec 10, 2023
just read your situation and I'm considering Actemra infusion... There are so many risks that are...
situation and I'm considering Actemra ... I've had pmr (after covid vax and ... He suggested Actemra Infusion and taper
Discussion: GCA conserns
Posted: Dec 9, 2023
Just be aware of the symptoms of secondary adrenal insufficiency from long term prednisone use. Interestingly,...
rheumatologist seems very reluctant to stop Actemra ... seem to have any side effects from Actemra ... If and when Actemra stops working, my ... prednisone, it is relatively easy to stop Actemra ... as long as PMR stays in remission.
Posted: Dec 5, 2023
I have PMR and GCA diagnosed Jan. 2023. Having been on high doses of prednisone since...
I have PMR and GCA diagnosed Jan. 2023 ... my prednisone to 9mg daily due to Actemra ... I am experiencing very slight PMR stiffness ... after taking Actemra for 3 months but ... I am hoping my PMR eventually goes into
Discussion: Actemra
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Nov 28, 2023
Hi ... I really hope Kevzara works for you. Are you doing weekly injections? I'm not...
I assume you have PMR. ... shouldn't compare my experience with Actemra ... I currently have zero copay for Actemra ... I currently do Actemra infusions monthly
Posted: Nov 27, 2023
I had a mild headache, with pressure behind my eyes, from the time my (extraordinarily severe)...
the time my (extraordinarily severe) PMR ... worries given my extremely painful 24/7 PMR ... I was diagnosed with PMR 3 weeks after ... , and continue weekly injection of Actemra ... and minimal side effects from the Actemra
Discussion: GCA conserns
Posted: Nov 27, 2023
Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR. I started a similar biologic called Actemra after 12 years...
Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR. ... started a similar biologic called Actemra ... after 12 years of PMR. ... receptor-antagonists-for-ra-management/ Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR ... Actemra worked for me ...
Posted: Nov 26, 2023
I had a long history of reactive arthritis with uveitis diagnosed 20 years before PMR was...
uveitis diagnosed 20 years before PMR ... massive amounts of prednisone before PMR ... eventually got off prednisone after Actemra ... Actemra worked well for PMR so I had ... no symptoms of PMR.
Discussion: Autoimmune changes
Posted: Nov 26, 2023
It is a pity the Kevzara is not an option for you. The same warning about...
history of diverticulitis applies to Actemra ... Diverticulitis. ... then PMR might not ... inflammatory arthritis instead of PMR ... ; I have reactive arthritis and PMR ... However most of the pain stopped when Actemra
Posted: Nov 10, 2023
I'm blessed too because I receive Actemra infusions at the VA. The VA submits an insurance...
though I have only been diagnosed with PMR ... other autoimmune conditions including PMR ... isn't FDA approved for PMR or any ... approved for me to treat PMR. ... seems to work for PMR and all my other
Posted: Oct 26, 2023
I had multiple flare-ups over the 12 years I was diagnosed with PMR. I'm still diagnosed...
the 12 years I was diagnosed with PMR ... I'm still diagnosed with PMR but ... biologic that actually "stops PMR ... I do a monthly infusion of Actemra (
Posted: Oct 6, 2023