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C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) levels are "monitored" when a person is on...
monitored" when a person is on Actemra ... When a person is on Actemra a doctor ... When I didn't have an Actemra infusion ... disease activity" for people with PMR ... Some people have active symptoms of PMR
Posted: Sep 20 3:51pm
Hi @jenb I have both PMR and GCA. Before I was diagnosed I had severe itching...
Hi @jenb I have both PMR and GCA. ... discontinue Prednisone, even with the Acterma ... GCA/PMR is a stubborn disorder that
My GP didn't really appreciate my need for an endocrine referral until my cortisol level was...
need Prednisone any longer to treat PMR ... Actemra (tocilizumab) is currently treating ... PMR instead of Prednisone. ... redboat was fortunate to be started on Actemra
I understand how you feel. I was lucky that the right rheumatologist found me! The possibility...
possibility that you have more than PMR ... For a long time I felt PMR was caused ... It was somewhat ironic when Actemra ... Otherwise Actemra wouldn't been ... behalf but first made me promise to try Actemra
I started with Actemra (tociliumab) injections every 2 weeks. After a year, the injections were changed...
I started with Actemra (tociliumab) ... daily for more than 12 years to treat PMR ... was keeping PMR under control. ... I had a flare but it wasn't a PMR ... No flares of PMR or anything else as
Posted: Oct 21 10:57am
I stopped eating almost everything because of my weight gain while on Prednisone. Exercise during PMR...
Exercise during PMR was nearly impossible ... To be honest, I don't think Actemra ... Actemra just seems better to me than ... I really don't want to be on Actemra
Posted: Sep 26 6:06am
In my opinion, prednisone perpetuates PMR after the adrenals are suppressed. I wonder how many people...
my opinion, prednisone perpetuates PMR ... is the only way I can explain how Actemra ... It is my belief that Actemra targeted ... to take Actemra. ... if and when I will be able to stop Actemra
Posted: Oct 25 5:15pm
I has an increase in headaches, temple pain, and some jaw discomfort and tightness. The doctor...
My rheumatologist has now got me on Actemra ... I was hoping the Actemra would help ... more with the PMR symptoms, but as long ... problem is, I’m just assuming the Actemra
Posted: Nov 2 8:38am
I am also conflicted about the shot. Had the Flu shot recently with no problems. I...
@ 4mg Prednisone and a once a week Actemra ... I am one of a small percentage of PMR ... give me the best chance of not having PMR
It is interesting that you had a flare of psoriasis after stopping Prednisone. Has anyone ever...
Reactive Arthritis (ReA) but not with PMR ... #39;m not saying you don't have PMR ... reason why you can't have both PMR ... Prednisone again along with Humira because PMR ... for PMR and Humira works to prevent
The 7 mg barrier strikes again. That might be caused by adrenal insufficiency. Methotrexate (MTX) is...
Prednisone until a biologic called Acterma ... Actemra allowed me to get past the 7 ... mg barrier because it controlled PMR ... I wasn't having any PMR symptoms ... Actemra didn't suppress my adrenal
@dadcue ,@cgm You know already that we are in that same boat, unfortunately. I was diagnosed...
PMR did not appear until I was 72( I ... now and my doctor wants me to take Actemra
Discussion: PMR to RA?
Posted: Oct 12 6:54am
There is no reason why a person can't do a "fast taper" if you have been...
to be on prednisone for years when PMR ... Eventually treatment for PMR will evolve ... For me, that medication was Actemra ... because I quickly tapered to 3 mg after Actemra ... PMR has been slow to evolve since more
Posted: Nov 13 10:21am
I wouldn't listen to everything you read on PMRGCAuk. The forum with all the people sharing...
between adrenal insufficiency and PMR ... able to discern the difference until Actemra ... which controlled PMR and allowed me ... Actemra didn't suppress my adrenal ... prednisone dose for any symptoms resembling PMR
There is no tapering strategy that has been researched that will allow you to taper off...
biologics that are FDA approved for PMR ... Only Kevzara is FDA approved to treat PMR ... to seek approval for me to receive Actemra ... It was FDA approved for GCA but not PMR ... In my case, Actemra wasn't &#34
@carlarosie Hello and welcome to this PMR forum! There are some very knowledgeable people here that...
carlarosie Hello and welcome to this PMR ... asking your rheumatologist about the Actemra ... Actemra is the FDA approved drug for
Posted: Sep 24 4:57am