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Hi everyone,
Since my last message, I feel I now have to make a decision regarding what meds I should take. I was feeling quite good~no RA pain in my hands or wrists for almost a week, and PMR pain minimal.Last night it all came back with a vengeance. Sooo, should it be methotrexate, Kevzara, or Actemra. Pros and cons please on these meds.
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ess77 - Elizabeth | @ess77 | Feb 1 10:51am

@beaver, and all...I'm so sorry you've had a relapse! No fun! Yucky situation...I sent a message just now about my appointment yesterday with my rheumatologist. I'm now taking 7.5mg Methotrexate once weekly only!!!, and a Folate supplement with 10mg Prednisone. This is designed to reduce the PMR, GCA, and Sarcoid symptoms, pain, etc. Methotrexate assists the steroid and allows us to taper off the steroid with better results and more easily. I believe doctors are interested in limiting the steroid intake...I've taken Prednisone often since I was 40 years old...77 now...with many/most of the side effects causing me lifetime issues. We want to limit those at this point as much as possible! I'll not at this time be on any other treatment for the autoimmune issues. We'll see how things go and move forward...

Hope this helps. Blessings as you deal with these yucky developments. Know you have a lot of support right here! Elizabeth

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