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Actemra & Methotrexate for GCA treatment

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 5 5:09pm | Replies (8)
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@csm70

Thanks for the feedback, Becky.
I believe my doctor would be ok with the idea of staying longer on Prednisone... But I have been on it for over 7 months now and would prefer to taper it off... My hope is that actemra will speed up the process and hopefully avoid relapses . You are correct, my concern is about taking the two meds at the same time

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Teri | @tsc | May 2 1:48pm

Hi @csm70 and @becsbuddy, I was taking prednisone for a year and a half, then off it a year, and I'm back on it now with my relapse. I was also offered Acterma this time round. I discussed it with a close friend, a physician who is a top notch researcher and has experience with GCA.

He went over the studies and suggested I stick with prednisone for now since it worked for me last time and is relatively safe. I can always take Acterma if the prednisone isn't effective, so that's what I decided to do for now.

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