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That taper seems unnecessarily fast. I'm tapering prednisone, and I also take weekly Actemra injections. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339866/

taking a biologic drug like Actemra or Kevzara

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 2 3:05pm

I understand nanniepie's hesitancy. I'm also scared to start Actmra too. Methotrexate and Kevzara were terrible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188175/

Methotrexate and Kevzara were terrible

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with PMR taking prednisone 15 mg. Working well. Dr wan

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

I am at 4mg. And tapering 1/4 mg. every week or two. I opted to not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960317/

Instead of Kevzara to target Il-6.

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

I personally haven't had any serious side effects during my 6 years of taking Actemra. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266367/

effects they experience on Actemra and Kevzara

Discussion: Actrema advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 25 9:28am

Karo, So sorry to hear about your headaches, I haven't experienced those although I do get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123761/

the hospital pharmacy that sends my Kevzara

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

Hi John, I was also put on Methotrexate for possible RA and PMR. My understanding is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164060/

of side effects, I was started on Kevzara

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Hi, congratulations on getting off prednisone. I have been off since Jan 9 after being on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043768/

23 until mid Feb 24, I was also on Kevzara

Discussion: Post prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

As I have commented before, my PCP has handled my PMR from the beginning last January....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979180/

reluctant to try new approaches such as Kevzara

Discussion: There is a national shortage of rheumatologists.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

@paulagcl and others -- I have (finally) found a second person i know who has PMR!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933956/

including that patients are now on KEVZARA

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Hi, I started Kevzara 7 weeks ago and have no injection site bruising or redness? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210824/

Hi, I started Kevzara 7 weeks ago and

Discussion: Does Kevzara put PMR in to remission?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 13 5:57pm

Hi hope, Thank you for your reply. I'm kind of laughing. My other rheumatologist that's cash...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124343/

The first Kevzara was massive headache

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I have also started Kevzara - 4 injections so far (2 months total). I have found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928234/

I have also started Kevzara - 4 injections

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Welcome to the Medicare system of health insurance for retirees. I don't know all the details...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140463/

I don't think Kevzara can be given ... Kevzara is given by a self administered

Discussion: Actemra coverage on Medicare in California?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I damaged my colon years ago trying to control cholesterol with statins. Another lesson about taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086479/

Kevzara is prescribed to keep you from ... your Dr try something else besides Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Hang in there! It’s a frightening journey, you are not alone. (Note: a self pity party...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364433/

Methotrexate is the biologic called Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone and Osteoperosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5 3:40pm

What was the side effect you had from the Kevzara injections? I didn't have much success...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132335/

was the side effect you had from the Kevzara ... I have not done Kevzara injections but

Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Hello healthy56! I wouldn’t hesitate start KEVZARA. It has been a life changer for me. Early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149431/

I wouldn’t hesitate start KEVZARA. ... months and managing my PMR and RA with Kevzara ... I highly recommend KEZARA, and hopeful

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

Dear Toryf, I "feel" your pain! I was started at 20mg but told to drop after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387176/

I bet the Kevzara will help.

Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 5 8:42am

I'm so sorry about this issue with your clavicle. Have you had an ultrasound or MRI?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236832/

I don't know a thing about Kevzara

Discussion: Working out with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 14 12:24pm

@jfannarbor . I too might be a person who has had PMR off and on since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360771/

Can you tell me about your Kevzara journey

Discussion: PMR at a young age

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31 1:09pm