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"Therapy is based on empiric experiences because few randomized clinical trials are available to guide treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327841/

Good luck with Kevzara!

Discussion: Weight based prednisone dosing

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15 2:49pm

Hi Jeff, It’s been a while since I’ve been here. PMR diagnosis in about 2016. Still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340040/

Kevzara caused chest pain and chest

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 2 9:22pm

I have been on Actemra infusions for 2.5 months. I have been on prednisone for PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367929/

I was on Kevzara for 8 months.

Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10 5:47pm

Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions. I am waiting for a reply from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171870/

I hope to try Kevzara - I did raise

Discussion: PMR savvy doctors in Portland Oregon

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

You are one of the lucky ones if just on since February. Many get caught for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074590/

would try a newer drug like Actemra or Kevzara

Discussion: PMR flare -Shoulder and neck pain..and headaches

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25, 2024

@dadcue I'm not sure if I've responded to this before but in case I haven't. Thank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058457/

Maybe the Kevzara will work great for

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I started my Actemra infusions in January 2024. I chose the infusions. If I would have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344679/

I know that Kevzara is not approved

Discussion: Actemra

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 9 5:27pm

I've never had covid to my knowledge due to being extremely careful with precautions and lucky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149569/

recently having added the biologic Kevzara

Discussion: Novavax Covid Vaccine - Safer choice for PMR Patients?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

" I did have blood work yesterday when I called for the appointment and she said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036309/

You might be a candidate Kevzara or

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

My rheumatologist seemed to think there was a risk of me developing antibodies to Actemra. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003431/

Kevzara was mentioned as the first option

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

@charlotte61 Hello ! In contrast to what you are reporting I've been able to taper from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950591/

are you aware of the approval of Kevzara

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

"if Kevzara or other biologics can treat PMR without the nasty side effects of Prednisone, why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276258/

"if Kevzara or other biologics can

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 7 9:23am

Dadcue, I wasn't treated for PMR until I was diagnosed by the rheumatologist. I thought I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237975/

Started Kevzara around March of last

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16 7:33am

It basically says the same thing I was trying to explain. I know very little about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140669/

approval for Actemra to treat GCA and Kevzara

Discussion: Actemra coverage on Medicare in California?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR in 2007. I was on moderately high doses of prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924693/

don't have any experience with Kevzara

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Just be aware of the symptoms of secondary adrenal insufficiency from long term prednisone use. Interestingly,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975420/

, my rheumatologist says I can try Kevzara

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

"I need to figure out the difference between a PMR flare and adrenal insufficiency pain." ---------------------...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390907/

Actemra or Kevzara might be more of

Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 10 11:16am

I have tapered off prednisone when on Actemra ... not Kevzara. Kevzara works on the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980166/

prednisone when on Actemra ... not Kevzara ... Kevzara works on the same inflammation ... same way to treatment with either Kevzara

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

I’m coming to you as someone who has both PMR and Fibro for 15 years! That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122408/

My dr got me on Kevzara injections recently ... you could possibly get approved for Kevzara

Discussion: Fibro or PMR

Support Group: Fibromyalgia

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Yes ... I think that is true. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-management/the-first-medications-for-psa "Biologic DMARDs are used if your PsA wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010415/

Now Kevzara is FDA approved for PMR. ... Kevzara will probably corner the market

Discussion: How do I get my Rheumatologist to listen ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5, 2024