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PMR and Methotrexate

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 27 11:03am | Replies (231)
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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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jfannarbor | @jfannarbor | Nov 1 10:27am

Has anyone suggested Kevzara since I am sure you have tried many drugs to treat PMR. That is what my rheumatologist is trying after hydrochloroqin and then sulfasalazine. Both of these drugs have side effects. I realize that Kevzara has side effects and would like to hear of others who have taken it. I am also on prednisone and have been on and off that for years.

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