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I was on Kevzara for 8 months for PMR. It did help PMR symptoms but didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347883/

I was on Kevzara for 8 months for PMR

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14 9:39am

Hello, Glad to have found this group. Recently diagnosed with PMR, I may have had it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324031/

doctor wants me to add injections of Kevzara ... diverticulitis, I'm good taking Kevzara

Discussion: New to this support group.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 10 5:02am

Hi @ neztrop, You will definitely have my prayers! I waited 2.5 years on Prednisone before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236638/

Your decision to start Kevzara earlier

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 14 9:31am

Hi Terri you rock being firm with your Doc and getting what you need!! Prednisone is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257930/

of NSAIDS not helping looking into Kevzara

Discussion: New member with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 14 2:24pm

Hola a mi me diagnosticaron con PMR y osteoartritis hace cuatro años me mandaron prednisona y...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129171/

inyectarme ahora mi reumatologo me mando kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

My doctor is hoping to start me on Kevzara and we're now in a stage 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879639/

My doctor is hoping to start me on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

When did you start the Kevzara injections? How long has PMR been treated with prednisone? -----------------------------...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360727/

When did you start the Kevzara injections ... Kevzara and other biologics take time

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31 12:01pm

Well... I had both a flu vaccine and a pneumonia vaccine at the same time on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239059/

Recently was prescribed Kevzara but

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 17 10:24am

I had PMR for about a year before being diagnosed, and GCA for about 5 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324159/

Actemra is similar to Kevzara in that

Discussion: New to this support group.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 10 9:19am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242396/

have had a similar experience with Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 21 2:31pm

Hello, In regards to your doctor office saying it’s up to yo to find out if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290914/

Recently my rheumatologist put me on Kevzara

Discussion: Insurance coverage for Actemra infusion with straight Medicare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27 7:48am

I was on Kevzara for 8 months last year. It did help my symptoms and seemed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330869/

I was on Kevzara for 8 months last year

Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19 8:21pm

My PMR first manifested in my hands and wrists in early January. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068882/

I was told to consider Kevzara but do

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16, 2024

I have had 8 injections of Kevzara. To date I have not had any improvements. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940613/

I have had 8 injections of Kevzara.

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Sorry your going through this. MTX can take up to 12wks or longer to start working...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108152/

move to one of the biologics like Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone and methetrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

My story : Had terrible pain across my chest as well as other parts of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322412/

Meantime went on kevzara in March 2024 ... was going to attempt my going off Kevzara ... L3-4 Rheumatologist said to stop Kevzara ... because now I had a long span without Kevzera

Discussion: PMR (ending prednisone) and Osteoarthritis flare up

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 7 3:46pm

At first, 200 milligrams (mg) of Kevzara is injected under your skin once every 2 weeks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387306/

At first, 200 milligrams (mg) of Kevzara

Discussion: On Kevzara pain coming back

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 5 10:24am

Thank you for the complete story. I totally understand your “fight pattern”. I have been fortunate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349958/

my last prednisone Saturday, am on Kevzara