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Have had intermittent swelling and pain in one or both knees several times over the past...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990680/

Presently at 2 mg prednisone, 8 weeks into kevzara

Discussion: Knee bursitis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

I was diagnosed in June 2025, as a complication from a medication. My highest prednisone does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497939/

I started Kevzara injections in August ... diverticulitis, and was advised to stop Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara experiences?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 4 11:05am

@sharon44r I am a 78 year old female and self diagnosed my PMR shortly after a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480203/

Kevzara was started in November when ... and I have had gastric issues before kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone adventure keeps on giving

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12 7:09am

I have been on a mostly low dose of prednisone for 3 years. Lots of flare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129082/

I am about to begin Kevzara.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

A few months. Less than 6. I reached a point where I couldn't reduce the Pred,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237336/

tried again and that was it - added Kevzara

Discussion: What was your experience on Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

Hi all - I am looking to learn from others' experiences and knowledge! After 4 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943019/

Prednisone at 20-25mg for PMR, I started Kevzara ... (I read that in clinical trial of Kevzara

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

The following link talks about a research study with Actemra (tocilizumab) for the treatment of PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921508/

This biologic is called Kevzara (sarilumab ... Kevzara and Actemra are 2 different

Discussion: Does adrenal insufficiency with unregulated inflammation cause flares?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

All biologics are expensive and the cost of Kevzara is no different. There is a loophole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013655/

biologics are expensive and the cost of Kevzara ... Unfortunately, I don't think Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

I have a lot rolled into this comment so bear with me. I started at 50...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246500/

Im beginning Kevzara and am tapering ... the side effects of Prednisone and Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

My rheumatologists group follows a protocol and most all their PMR patients are off Pred within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237389/

I'm glad people now have Kevzara ... Kevzara wasn't an option when I

Discussion: What was your experience on Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065669/

Now I will be going on Kevzara. ... doesn't help over time, go on Kevzara ... Kevzara just masks symptoms but that

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2024

Regarding whether Kevzara would be covered by insurance if it was injected at a hospital, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238573/

Regarding whether Kevzara would be covered ... I assume Kevzara is similar to Actemra

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16, 2025

PT kept me walking while I waiting for my first rheumatologist appointment. I was barely ambulatory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449863/

down to 2.5 mg/day of Prednisone plus Kevzara ... I'm on year 2 of Kevzara.

Discussion: Does physical therapy help PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

Thank you for your well wishes. I have had no side effects from the Kevzara that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151421/

have had no side effects from the Kevzara

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

For the first time since starting prednisone and Kevzara four months ago I awakened with pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890315/

time since starting prednisone and Kevzara

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

Does your insurance pay for Kevzara? I was told by a doctor at the University of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731338/

Does your insurance pay for Kevzara?

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

I just checked online, and my search indicated that only Actemra is approved for GCA, while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256394/

Actemra is approved for GCA, while Kevzara

Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

Thanks for posting this which initiated Mike's sending us to the Georgetown doc's PMR video. Super...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342418/

on decreasing pred and 1 month on Kevzara

Discussion: Seven Questions Regarding PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

@jeff97 I am 53yo female. Got PMR two weeks after the flu vaccine. Have always taken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416365/

Is anyone taking Kevzara?

Discussion: PMR and Flu Vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

I’ve been on Kevzara for 2 years and off of prednisone four 20 months. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1427849/

I’ve been on Kevzara for 2 years and ... Rheumatologist about tapering off of Kevazara

Discussion: How long to take Kevzara and how to taper off Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 31, 2025