Clear Search

To narrow your search, try adding quotation marks around phrases.

Search tips
  • Search by keywords or complete phrases.
  • To narrow your search, try adding quotation marks around phrases.
  • Example: "predictable behavior" will narrow the search results to only include content that has the exact phrase "predictable behavior" in it.
2,572 total results
Comments (2,490)
I took prednisone for more than 30 years for a variety of autoimmune problems but GCA...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951680/
At first, I was frightened to take Actemra ... He said Actemra had potential side effects ... He also said, Actemra might be my best ... knowing unless I was willing to try Actemra ... Increasing my dose of Actemra has worked
Discussion: GCA Biopsy while on prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 21, 2023
"Therapy is based on empiric experiences because few randomized clinical trials are available to guide treatment...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327841/
with Prednisone for 12 years before Actemra ... Prednisone dose more rapidly after Actemra ... discontinue prednisone I have been on Actemra ... Actemra works well for me.
Discussion: Weight based prednisone dosing
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 15, 2025
@jeff97 I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your response. Your...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480917/
why my Doctor is not advocating for Actemra ... may have with the manufacturer of Actemra ... My research is indicating that Actemra ... be talking with him tomorrow about Actemra
Discussion: Trying To get Answers About GCA
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 12 8:12pm
Hi Bev I had PMR and subsequently GCA going back to 2013. I am still on...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004361/
2017, I was part of the trials for Actemra ... I have been on and off with Actemra ... I did not have a problem with Actemra
Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 26, 2024
How long were you taking prednisone? Some people have resilient adrenals. My adrenals weren't so resilient...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070307/
I needed the assistance from Actemra ... inflammation was being controlled with Actemra ... I was still on Actemra so I didn&#39 ... Actemra isn't ideal for the treatment
Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 18, 2024
I'm doing well ... thank-you John. Your story is amazing. I often wonder what would have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041911/
would have happened if I had taken Actemra ... take anything else for pain besides Actemra ... She also said Actemra isn't a pain ... I'm just used to a monthly Actemra
Discussion: How long does it take for you to move without pain and stiffness in a.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 29, 2024
I didn't apply for financial assistance since my insurance paid for my Actemra, but I found...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241618/
assistance since my insurance paid for my Actemra ... grants were for people with GCA to get Actemra ... #39;t know if it was prednisone or Actemra
Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 20, 2025
My PMR was diagnosed a week after a sore throat (the worst I have ever had)...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256393/
suggested and got me on an infusion of Actemra ... Actemra is not a steriod like Prednisone ... I now have an Actemra infusion (doesn
Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 12, 2025
I was started at 40 mg on mid May and am now at 15 mg ....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335277/
I am not scheduled to start Actemra ... for three months before they approve Actemra
Discussion: Temporal Arteritis
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25, 2025
I wouldn't listen to everything you read on PMRGCAuk. The forum with all the people sharing...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156055/
able to discern the difference until Actemra ... The other key for me was being on Actemra ... Actemra didn't suppress my adrenal ... I still do a monthly infusion of Actemra ... My rheumatologist says Actemra is better
Discussion: Can anyone recommend a Rheumatologist at UCSF in San Francisco?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 12, 2024