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I agree with @megz that the advice to stop prednisone when your dose is 7 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296282/

Actemra, which is another biologic like Kevzara

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4 9:24am

Hi, Can just share my experience as over time I had quite serious prednisone side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911744/

Kevzara has been a game changer for

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

"So if you are taking prednisone now and enjoying your friends , I would say you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379540/

say you are not any worse off taking Kevzara

Discussion: I just started Kevzara and hope to tape of Prednisone., any advice?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26 7:41am

I do not keep a daily log but even off prednisone entirely, I able to function...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923094/

Have you heard of Kevzara just approved

Discussion: Off Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Hi @rocksology . I just looked at your profile and other posts. Seems that you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365064/

encourage the Methotrexate or the Kevzara ... I hope to start Kevzara soon (this month

Discussion: Prednisone and Osteoperosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6 1:19pm

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

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I am happy that Kevzara is working for you! May I ask how long it took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925631/

I am happy that Kevzara is working for

Discussion: Leflunomide, Kevzara for PMR, who knows about them?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

In 1998 I was diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatism and I started taking Plaquinol. My rheumatologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077474/

She then started me on Kevzara because ... cholesterol and one of the side effects of Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

I’ve had RA for over 25 years and PMR for the last 3 years. Lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160903/

and sleeping good now…Also now on Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone try earthing/grounding for pain relief?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

I can’t speak to Kevzara but I hear good things about it as a PMR treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003755/

I can’t speak to Kevzara but I hear

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I assume they didn't test cytokines because there weren't many good alternatives to Actemra and Kevzara....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313113/

many good alternatives to Actemra and Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26 8:21am

I wish you luck with whatever you decide. Rinvoq is the latest modern treatment for GCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404088/

differently compared to both Actemra and Kevzara

Discussion: I wanna stop taking methotrexate and prednisone.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 1 day ago

I’ve had PMR for 15 years, on prednisone for 5 years now. Prednisone never got rid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122382/

I was prescribed Kevzara about 2.5 months ... For me Kevzara is a wonder drug and

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Many things can cause an enlarged spleen including autoimmune diseases. Chronic inflammatory conditions can cause an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942650/

I hope being on Kevzara so soon will ... Don't expect Kevzara to work immediately ... Hopefully, Kevzara will help you get

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Hi bsmith57, I can’t believe how much of this PMR is out there. If this helps,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122821/

Kevzara might be helpful but you won

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

PMR for 2.5 years, on Prednisone for 2.5 years, initially 30 MG, 6 mos. later 25,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290345/

attempt to replace Prednisone with Kevzara

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26 10:53am

Actemra doesn't work as quickly as prednisone works to relieve pain. Once Actemra starts to work,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180553/

However, another biologic called Kevzara ... https://www.kevzara.com/hcp/pmr? ... utm_content=PMR_Core&utm_campaign=G_24_KEVZARA_SEM_HCP_PMR_Branded_Condition_PMR_EX ... &utm_term=kevzara%20for%20pmr&amp

Discussion: Do not want to take steroids.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I am now on Kevzara for 5 months after two years of being on prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151528/

I am now on Kevzara for 5 months after ... protein and sed rate are normal on Kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone experienced steroid myopathy?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I have been on prednisone for 3 years. After the first year at higher doses, from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137289/

After I started Kevzara 4 months ago ... So far so good on Kevzara but I haven