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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (24)
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Methotrexate works for many people but not for everyone. The trick is finding what medication works best for you. Not many doctors want their patients on "long term" prednisone. Long term is hard to define and mostly depends on what side effects from prednisone a person experiences. The problem is finding an alternative to Prednisone that works well when someone is unable to taper off Prednisone.
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Long term prednisone use is defined as anything more than 3 - 4 weeks, anywhere I've read about it. Short term use can be reduced and discontinued quickly and doesn't require a slow reduction taper. Anyone taking it for PMR is using it long term with the risks that come with long term use.