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Yes ... that was true in my case. Since Actemra wasn't FDA approved for PMR my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257303/
Since Actemra wasn't FDA approved ... for PMR my rheumatologist had to say ... options had failed." He also said Actemra ... everyone so neither will Kevzara or Actemra ... I think Kevzara is worth a try for PMR
Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 13 5:29pm
It took about 12 weeks for Actemra to start working assuming Kevzara works the same as...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230821/
It took about 12 weeks for Actemra to ... assuming Kevzara works the same as Actemra ... rheumatologist said I needed to take Actemra ... I wasn't sure if Actemra was working ... if I didn't need Prednisone for PMR
Discussion: Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 6 12:49pm
Hi @neztrop, I am so sorry to hear that you have had problems with tapering, but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235872/
difficulty with tapering and am on Actemra ... earlier than anticipated (age 63) due to PMR ... has an impact on the severity of the PMR ... remain healthy to fully recover from PMR
Discussion: Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 13 10:10am
My rheumatologists group follows a protocol and most all their PMR patients are off Pred within...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237389/
follows a protocol and most all their PMR ... Five years ago when I tried Actemra, ... approved for me to treat PMR. ... The reason Actemra was approved for ... to Prednisone for the treatment of PMR
Discussion: Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 15 9:40am
Maye, I was diagnosed with GCA at the end of June of 2024. I had undiagnosed...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211061/
I had undiagnosed PMR for about a year ... Note that I started weekly Actemra injections ... significantly from the prednisone and or Actemra
Discussion: Prednisone cumulative dose in PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 14 7:19am
I began having symptoms at 54. Of course I didn't know it at the time but...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000418/
#39;t know it at the time but it was PMR ... My PMR went away almost immediately ... I took my last shot of Actemra Nov 14
Discussion: PMR onset under 55?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 20, 2024
Be careful and monitor yourself for any symptoms of GCA. I treated myself for PMR with...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245469/
I treated myself for PMR with acetaminophen ... for year without knowing I had PMR, ... on prednisone and more than that on Actemra
Discussion: Working out with PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 25 5:26pm
You seem to be having a good response to Actemra too! I hope things continue to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217124/
seem to be having a good response to Actemra ... I exercise a lot more than when PMR ... I have mild side effects from Actemra ... Actemra has been "interrupted&#34 ... on my lumbar spine while I was off Actemra
Discussion: Prednisone cumulative dose in PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jan 20 7:33am
I would be talking to my rheumatologist about this - both times I was paused was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271982/
As a side note the Actemra was decided ... to 16mg Prednisone when I began the Actemra ... either mild Prednisone withdrawal or PMR
Discussion: Actemra sef Injection
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 1 4:36pm