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Methotrexate vs Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 23 11:13am | Replies (7)
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@jeansg

I was put on Hydroxychloroquine and Prednisone for PMR. Was feeling better but now that I’m tapered to 2.5 mg my pain has increased. Saw rheumatologist and he said labs showed my platelet CRP number had increased significantly indicating the hydroxychloroquine wasn’t working. He’s recommended I start taking Imuran. Wondering if anyone has taken Imuran and if so what your experience is?

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prestol | @prestol | Aug 23 10:42am

@jeansg: I took Imuran for several years to try to get my Crohn’s under control, over ten years ago. I eventually needed to add a biologic. But it did not have any side effects and was easy to tolerate and discontinue. I have not heard of it being used for PMR.

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