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Any experience with Kevzara? I’ve taken so many over the years.

June 20, 2018
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Members shared a wide range of experiences with Kevzara for rheumatoid arthritis, with some reporting excellent results while others... Read more

Members shared a wide range of experiences with Kevzara for rheumatoid arthritis, with some reporting excellent results while others experienced no improvement or serious adverse reactions. Several members described challenges including increased pain, severe allergic responses requiring emergency care, dropping white blood cell counts, and one member expressing concern about using biologics with a history of histoplasmosis scarring in the eyes and brain. A recurring theme was the deeply personal nature of medication response, with members emphasizing that what works brilliantly for one person may not work at all for another, and the importance of closely monitoring symptoms and staying in close contact with doctors.

A myRAteam Member

I was on Orencia with no marked improvement. Tried one shot of Kevzara and ended up in the ER that night. Low-grade fever, chills, rash across my face, sores in mouth, and every joint felt like it was on fire! Have an appointment with RA doc this week, but really don't want to try another shot. Oh - WBC count fell to 3.2.

August 13, 2018
A myRAteam Member

It never helped me at all !!

June 25, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I have been on it for almost a year and it is fantastic! I have had no side effects. It just took up to three shots to take full effect. Make sure to update you doctor of anything that seems out of the ordinary! I hope it keeps working for me!

June 20, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Does anyone know if this medicine is safe for people like me with hystoplasmosis scaring in my eyes and brain?
This is one I've heard nothing about. I've been on methotrexate 1 dose and had horrible pain set in all over in a few hours. I've tried plaquenel and had no improvement. My Rheumatologist is against trying biologic meds for fear of scars morphing into blindness. Any one?

September 18, 2020
A myRAteam Member

I tried kevzara and it did nothing for me. It actually brought me more pain but everyone's system is different. Good luck to everyone trying it

October 16, 2018

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