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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

Yes, I am confident that I developed PMR about 10 days after my 3rd Covid-19 (Moderna)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941966/

so just this week he has prescribed Kevzara ... The plan is for me to start the Kevzara

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

In 5 years, I was not able to do hardly anything, so I understand the frustration....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145854/

Rheumatologist had me preapproved to go on Kevzara

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR 35 years ago by a rheumatologist at the first appointment without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301503/

after a few different Rx has me on Kevzara

Discussion: miss diagnosed???

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11 4:37am

Steroids are a life altering drug both good and bad. So many hidden issues your body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079368/

Kevzara is one.

Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Yes. I was originally at 60 mgs of Prednisone last September for possible GCA along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078930/

Also, my doctor wants to put me on Kevzara

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Thank you for your comments. I've just read about Kevzara, looks like a good alternative to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988480/

I've just read about Kevzara, looks

Discussion: PMR - possible diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Yes was diagnosed in 2012 with PMR. My PMR also usually comes with chronic sore throat,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396985/

The biologic Kevzara treats both RA

Discussion: Has anyone had their voice affected by Pmr? I have read that it is.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 20 1:24am

Hi again Dad, Missed your messages. I apologize for not staying more interested…just quite disappointed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341229/

Allergic to Kevzara so not wanting anymore

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4 7:01pm

"Frankly the list of side affects scares the heck out of me, and I’m wondering if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347790/

just wondering what side effects of Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14 7:52am

All of this is interesting. I started with Actemra injections about 6 years ago but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241562/

When I started Actemra --- Kevzara

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20 1:14pm

I'm not one to nitpick but I don't think the mechanism of action of Actemra and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861970/

mechanism of action of Actemra and Kevzara

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2023

Had I listened to the folks that promote dead slow I would still be on prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151454/

You won't know if Kevzara will work

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

I hope you get help. PMR can also lead to GCA. Swelling of your temporal artery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071498/

experience with newer drugs such as Kevzara

Discussion: 3 1/2 years of chronic pain~ Still looking for solutions~please help

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2024

@mikeshell HI Mike ! i am curious about your comment from 5mg to 3 mg --...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905603/

specifically if you are now a candidate for Kevzara

Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

Hi all, I am new to the group and grateful to have found it. My symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880547/

8.5mg (while waiting for approval of Kevzara

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

Hi @neztrop, I am so sorry to hear that you have had problems with tapering, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235872/

tapering, but that you have started on Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 13 10:10am

I remember when I first started taking Actemra about 4 years ago. My ESR and CRP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960562/

The same is probably true for Kevzara

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Thank-you but when I looked to find information I found the following: "What Is Not Eligible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869380/

Now Kevzara is another IL-6 receptor

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - Clinical Trials

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2023

People find different things that work for them. Collectively they are all called "Steroid sparing medications."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206761/

--------- Another biologic called Kevzara ... https://www.kevzara.com/hcp/pmr ---

Discussion: Titration down in steroids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8 11:38am