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I just started on Kevzara. I did my research on it including reading the report of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079733/
I just started on Kevzara. ... Methotrexate initially helped me to ... I also did not like the way the methotrexate ... off the MTX as soon as I started the Kevzara
Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 2, 2024
I'm in a similar situation. I've been on prednisone for PMR since August 2021. I could...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065669/
prednisone so my doctor added 10 mg methotrexate ... The side effects of methotrexate tapered ... Now I will be going on Kevzara. ... doesn't help over time, go on Kevzara ... Kevzara just masks symptoms but that
Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 10, 2024
Methotrexate is commonly used in the USA too. Actemra isn't used so much because it hasn't...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025051/
Methotrexate is commonly used in the ... Kevzara is now FDA approved for PMR. ... For Kevzara, no approval is necessary
Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 29, 2024
I have been on Kevzara since Oct. 2023. I have tapered very slowly as I have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013612/
I have been on Kevzara since Oct. 2023 ... When I started Kevzara, I was on Prednisone ... 10mg and Methotrexate 17.5 mg. ... The Kevzara has really made a difference ... I have Kevzara co-pay card and Optum
Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 11, 2024
Hello Beverly @beaver, Welcome to Connect. I think it's always a good idea to discuss the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003660/
. --- Leflunomide, Kevzara for PMR ... / --- Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kevzara-sarilumab-to-treat-pmr ... / --- PMR and Methotrexate: https:/ ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-and-methotrexate
Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 25, 2024
how are the Kevzara treatments going? My Rheum wants me to start since Methotrexate isn't ok...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871023/
how are the Kevzara treatments going ... My Rheum wants me to start since Methotrexate ... I would love to hear how the Kevzara
Discussion: How did your PMR begin?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 2, 2023
Hi Sandi! I started Kivzara 200 before three weeks and got my second dose last week....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867458/
I started Kivzara 200 before three weeks ... Prednisone (now 6 mg) and intend to stop Metotrexate
Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 27, 2023
I have bee treated with Kevzara for several months. It has allowed me to reduce my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761057/
I have bee treated with Kevzara for ... I continue to take the methotrexate ... Doctor does not want me to restart the Kevzara
Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 14, 2022
If things are that bad for you check with your doctor about starting Kevzara and getting...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402403/
check with your doctor about starting Kevzara ... and getting off the methotrexate. ... It would take some time for the Kevzara ... Kevzara is approved for PMR and Actemra ... taking prednisone or prednisone and methotrexate
Discussion: I wanna stop taking methotrexate and prednisone.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 27, 2025
I’m glad the KEVZARA is working for you and others! I seem to be the oddball...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386737/
I’m glad the KEVZARA is working for ... on 12.5 prednisone and was also on methotrexate ... I recently started on KEVZARA along ... The plan was to be taken off the methotrexate ... me and told me to discontinue the methotrexate
Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 4, 2025
I have GCA and PMR. I got relief immediately from prednisone, but I started at 60...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379042/
Methotrexate can cause gastrointestinal ... Kevzara can cause gastrointestinal perforations ... Kevzara is normally administered through
Discussion: Diagnosed PMR and immediate pain relief
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 25, 2025
I was wondering the same thing about disposing of sharps. Thanks for your input also! I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370075/
I just took my first KEVZARA dose with ... 12.5 Prednisone and also Methotrexate ... Will taper down in 4 weeks as the KEVZARA
Discussion: Any experiences with Kevzara (sarilumab)?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Aug 13, 2025