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Hello Beverly @beaver, Welcome to Connect. I think it's always a good idea to discuss the possible side effects with your doctor before starting any new medications. I've only taken prednisone for my two occurrences of PMR and at 80 years of age I'm hoping I don't have to have the discussion on prednisone vs a biologics. There are a couple of discussions you might find helpful while you wait for others with experience to respond.
--- Leflunomide, Kevzara for PMR, who knows about them?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/leflunomide-kevzara-for-pmr-who-knows-about-them/
--- Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kevzara-sarilumab-to-treat-pmr/
--- PMR and Methotrexate: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-and-methotrexate/
Which of the potential side effects worries you the most?
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Hi John,
Thanks for reaching out. I’ve had stomach issues, all my adult life, including a hemorrhaging peptic ulcer, so a drug like methotrexate could be a problem. As for the biologics, I wonder if I would be trading help with RA for the possibility of cancer which has occurred with these drugs. I know I think too much!!
Beverly, aka Beaver