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"Actemra inhibits IL-6, but there are other substances that cause the inflammation from PMR and GCA,"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322242/

cause the inflammation from PMR and GCA ... %20in%20IL,in%20both%20PMR%20and%20GCA ... also being evaluated for both PMR and GCA

Discussion: Trouble going below 3mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 7 11:11am

Are you doing Actemra infusions to treat PMR or GCA or both? Have you reduced your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199676/

Actemra infusions to treat PMR or GCA

Discussion: Actemra

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

Uveitis, you have dealt with a lot. I read up on it when I was having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176520/

your question, The relapse I had was GCA

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

We're getting a 2nd opinion later in the month. I'll let you know what the new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029415/

the doc even believing he could have GCA

Discussion: Can you split Prednisone dose for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Unfortunately, they are nothing compared to Minnesota. The one in Florida what is the weather in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948769/

could not help me with diagnosing GCA

Discussion: How is Chronic Fatigue Diagnosed?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Yes! I was diagnosed with GCA. My rheumatologist wanted to do a TEMPORAL ARTERITIS test but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683732/

I was diagnosed with GCA.

Discussion: PMR, prednisone and Poor Sleep or Insomnia

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

I was diagnosed about 5 yrs. ago with PMR/and possible GCA. I've taken prednisone for all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609781/

about 5 yrs. ago with PMR/and possible GCA

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2021

I would suggest you call your opthomalogist about this problem. Your vision is at risk when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281602/

Your vision is at risk when you have GCA

Discussion: PMR/GCA patient asking about headaches

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14 10:36am

Hi @grammy82 1. Have you seen the Vasculitis Foundation’s GCA site https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/education/forms/giant-cell-arteritis/ 2. I was able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876318/

you seen the Vasculitis Foundation’s GCA

Discussion: Vasculitis Foundation Symposium – July 14-16, 2023

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Hi @nothatkaren, my face is swollen. I'm down to 7.5 mg prednisone from 40 mg for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192956/

to 7.5 mg prednisone from 40 mg for GCA

Discussion: Moon Face: What can I do about a puffy face?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Hi Teri, Curious, how did you know the GCA returned? My new rheumatologist thinks I should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140507/

, Curious, how did you know the GCA

Discussion: Prednisone and change in hair texture

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

@runningfree, I moved your post about giant cell arteritis to this existing discussion in the Polymyalgia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955995/

posts and connect easily with fellow GCA

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I started with GCA in October, 2020 with 80 mg of Prednisone. I developed PMR in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798258/

I started with GCA in October, 2020

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

I have a rash under my left breast. It's not itchy or terrible, just there. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768804/

Never thought of it being GCA.

Discussion: GCA or autoimmune condition appearing as rash on breast

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 3, 2022

Thank you! I’m very glad you are doing well. Not one test, of any kind, has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733832/

any kind, has shown any evidence for GCA

Discussion: Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

The biopsy on the temperal artery is a piece of cake, Does not hurt but keep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254885/

biopsy as I read PMR can be followed by GCA

Discussion: Should I have temporal biopsy for GCA even after 8 weeks prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 10 2:28pm

I have daily headaches that range from moderate to severe. Not supposed to take Naproxen or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293120/

Haven't even talked about GCA with

Discussion: Daily headaches

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 29 10:30pm

I assume they didn't test cytokines because there weren't many good alternatives to Actemra and Kevzara....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313113/

The new drugs like Rinvoq for GCA might

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26 8:21am

Get it checked as soon as possible. Say exactly what you just wrote and a medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332173/

concerning for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA

Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21 4:40pm

That taper seems unnecessarily fast. I'm tapering prednisone, and I also take weekly Actemra injections. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339866/

controls the inflammation from my GCA

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 2 3:05pm