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Why were your brother and brother-in-law treated with prednisone for so long? I thought prednisone was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994709/

is great that you were prescribed Kevzara

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

I am hopefully going on Kevzara starting this week. It actually targets the IL-6 anti inflammatory...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977940/

I am hopefully going on Kevzara starting

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

I have PMR, with intense pain. I’m on 15mg of prednisone. I was on 30mg and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315138/

I started using Kevzara and the flare

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28 4:32pm

I have no experience with Kevzara but I have over 15 years of experience with PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141799/

I have no experience with Kevzara but ... t think it is ever too soon to try Kevzara ... Both Kevzra and Actemra work on the ... There are no guarantees that Kevzara

Discussion: What was your experience on Kevzara?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2024

79 yrs old. I am 13 months post PMR diagnosis. Been on Kevzara a month and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303483/

Been on Kevzara a month and prednisone

Discussion: After "recovering" from PMR, still decreased strength/stamina

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 13 3:37pm

My rheumatologist had suggested Kevzara for my PMR late last year. I was in the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259276/

My rheumatologist had suggested Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 16 9:21am

How were you diagnosed with GCA? My rheumatologist was the one that ordered the temporal artery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298356/

still elevated so I’m going to start Kevzara

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 6 3:03pm

"So if you are taking prednisone now and enjoying your friends , I would say you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379540/

say you are not any worse off taking Kevzara

Discussion: I just started Kevzara and hope to tape of Prednisone., any advice?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 26 7:41am

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

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

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 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

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 @ronludington I see that @gloaming has provided a link listing a variety of cholesterol treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462984/

talked to your doctor that prescribed Kevzara

Discussion: What cholesterol med instead of crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 5 days ago