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I am taking the Evenity shots once a month for the osteoporosis. I can take them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030545/

I have not heard of Kevzara.

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Thanks for the reply, John, and for the wisdom you’ve gleaned from your experiences with PMR,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006520/

on a biologique such as Actemra or Kevzara

Discussion: Advice/experience about going back on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Will never get a Covid Booster with all the negative side affects that I'm hearing about....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950724/

Just got approval for Kevzara but waiting ... and cons they have experienced with Kevzara

Discussion: Any side effects from present flu shot with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Yes, Kevzara is the drug. I checked on cost, around $3k/month. I have been on prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078826/

Yes, Kevzara is the drug.

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Yes, Inflammation markers can be normal (as with me) and you can still have PMR. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227512/

Nov I started Kevzara and am now down

Discussion: what does the community consider a normal SED rate for GCA/PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 2 9:26am

I was first diagnosed at about 45. The symptoms were straight out of a textbook that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361790/

Currently on Kevzara and down to 2.5

Discussion: what to expect when starting prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1 9:29pm

I was first diagnosed at about 45. Symptoms were straight out of a text book that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360574/

Currently on Kevzara and down to 2.5

Discussion: PMR at a young age

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31 9:21am

I would say you should try another one. MTX has not been as successful and takes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237065/

Kevzara and Actemra both seem to work

Discussion: Prednisone and Opioids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 14 7:35pm

I have just started Kevzara along with the methotrexate. It is a biologic which targets Il-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992891/

I have just started Kevzara along with

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

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

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I have PMR, with intense pain. I’m on 15mg of prednisone. I was on 30mg and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315138/

I started using Kevzara and the flare

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28 4:32pm

I’ve been on Pred for 8 years, can’t seem to go below 4 mls without a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116241/

term but now says a biologic like Kevzara

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Why were your brother and brother-in-law treated with prednisone for so long? I thought prednisone was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994709/

is great that you were prescribed Kevzara

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

I am hopefully going on Kevzara starting this week. It actually targets the IL-6 anti inflammatory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977940/

I am hopefully going on Kevzara starting

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

I have no experience with Kevzara but I have over 15 years of experience with PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141799/

I have no experience with Kevzara but ... t think it is ever too soon to try Kevzara ... Both Kevzra and Actemra work on the ... There are no guarantees that Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

How were you diagnosed with GCA? My rheumatologist was the one that ordered the temporal artery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298356/

still elevated so I’m going to start Kevzara

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 6 3:03pm

79 yrs old. I am 13 months post PMR diagnosis. Been on Kevzara a month and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303483/

Been on Kevzara a month and prednisone