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I asked my GP what he thought about Methotrexate for PMR and he just said " can't comment on the Rheumatology, I just deal with a lot of the severe infection side effects from taking it" that was enough for me. My Rheumatologist is still pressuring me to take Methotrexate or Leflunomide despite the fact that Plaqunil has been working for me, without the awful side effects. She also completely denied my bad experience of taking the drug, told me it was all in my head !! I suspect this type of medical bullying and gaslighting is not uncommon when Rheumatologists are dealing with 'frail old ladies'. Thank you for posting this, it validates my experience.
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I was diagnosed in April 2024 with PMR and put on 15 mg prednisone. In Nov., 2024, I saw a Rheumatologist who put me on Methotrexate to taper off the prednisone. It didn't seem to work, and i started getting pains in my wrist, which prompted him to diagnose me with onset rheumatoid arthritis. and osteoarthritis. My Rheumatologist then put me on Leflunomide (along with 7 mg prednisone, and my liver enzymes shot up. I am now off Leflunomide and on sulfasalazine and 5 mg prednisone. i get monthly blood tests. My goal is to taper off prednisone.
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" All in your head" is not an appropriate response from a physician. I would look for a new primary who is more caring and concerned. There are still a few out there. I am an old gentleman and understand how older people are treated sometimes. Let's stopping thinking old and frail and just say we are tough old birds:)