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PMR and Methotrexate

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 27 11:03am | Replies (231)
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I also have been on Methotrexate for three months, taking 20 mg all in one dose at bedtime. About two weeks ago I started feeling a definite improvement in PMR pain level, although OA pain is very much still with me. My rheumatologist has me taking one mg folic acid every day, although my pharmacist says it should not be taken on the Methotrexate day. Does anyone have feedback on this?

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ill | @ill | Oct 30 4:07pm

I take all my mtx on Saturday and my F. A. DAILY same as you per rheumatologist rx.

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gsm1 | @gsm1 | Oct 31 8:30am

I have been taking methotrexate for about 6 months and it greatly helped to reduce Prednisone from 15 to 5 .However my kidney markers were getting bad so my rummy had me stop the methotrexate and for now just slowly reduce my Prednisone 1mg monthly to see what happens. There are about 3 markers for kidney functions so be sure your doctor is checking.

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Joanne Kearsey | @jojobarrk | Oct 31 10:47am

My doctor and pharmacist have my husband taking folic acid the first and second day after methotrexate.

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rl24 | @rl24 | Nov 2 1:54pm

I am taking Folic Acid too - everyday. I will have to check on whether I should be taking on Metho day.

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