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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

Frustration again!! Rheumatologist finally got back to me after I sent a second message today. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118212/

She keeps pushing methotrexate and kevzara

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

I don't know very much about RA but it can cause bilateral shoulder pain. https://www.verywellhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-shoulders-5075449 For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077489/

However, besides Prednisone and Kevzara

Discussion: Prednisone for over a year along with Kevzara for last 5 months

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

I am in agreement, before being diagnosed I had all my well meaning fam and friends...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013098/

I recently tried kevzara and am not

Discussion: Acupuncture and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

I can understand not wanting to be on prednisone. Me either! But, reality has a funny...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397186/

an open (unfilled) prescription for Kevzara

Discussion: If I choose to take no meds. What is the worst that can happen?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 20 9:52am

"I want her to consider Actemra for me. Based on posts in this group, I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203893/

Kevzara was FDA approved for PMR in

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4 3:39pm

"Endo I saw said she could not test my adrenals until I was completely off steroids...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143882/

Actemra is FDA approved for GCA and Kevzara

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

My wife has uveitis. This created glaucoma. I know dadcue on this site suffers from inflammation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080299/

Like Acterma or Kevzara.

Discussion: Tapering and Dealing with a Flareup

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

In my 6th year of pmr. Been below 5 mg several times. A year ago both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076839/

Suggested Kevzara which I said I would

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

@jabrown0407 suggestions have merit. I took Prednisone for more than 12 years. My primary diagnosis was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122681/

Kevzara is another biologic medication

Discussion: Has anyone tried stem cell therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Unfortunately you can't simply stop taking prednisone. Methotrexate might help you get off Prednisone sooner if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131927/

-------------- I have never taken Kevzara ... Actemra which probably works the same a Kevzara

Discussion: methotrexate or kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

"Some patients will start to see improvement within a few weeks, but it may take several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271128/

rheumatology.org/patients/sarilumab-kevzara

Discussion: Actemra sef Injection

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31 3:25pm

I just remember how hard it was for me to accept that I had more than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180663/

Both Actemra and Kevzara were originally

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

I totally agree that a Mediterranean diet, focusing on anti-inflammatory foods, is super helpful. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934137/

I have taken six rounds of Kevzara so

Discussion: Diet & PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

It is interesting that you are off prednisone and your doctor is considering starting Actemra. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989895/

A similar biologic called Kevzara is ... news-releases/news-release-details/kevzarar-sarilumab-approved-fda-first-and-only-biologic

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I was on prednisone for almost two years starting at 15 Mg but quickly learned my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111907/

30lb my rheumatologist put me on kevzera ... Swelling is not a side effect from Kevzara ... inflammationh markers have not gone up on Kevzera ... terrible different pain I am giving Kevzera

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

One would hope PMR patients of the future will have better options than prednisone. I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892625/

least was Actemra which is similar to Kevzara

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 9, 2023

I tested HLA-B27 positive almost 40 years ago. I was closer to 30 years of age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067842/

Kevzara would probably work well for