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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 13 hours ago | Replies (30)
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I got off Prednisone when the biologic Actemra (tocilizumab) was tried. I was on Prednisone for more than 12 years to treat refractory PMR,

I had mixed results with methotrexate. I took methotrexate for more than a year and I was able to decrease my Prednisone usage somewhat. The whole purpose of methotrexate is for its "steroid sparing" effects. It doesn't help PMR that much but methotrexate does allow some people to take less prednisone.

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sharon44r | @sharon44r | 1 day ago

Thank you for the info. How long did it take it you to get off of the prednisone with that? And how long did you have to stay on Actemra after stopping prednisone.
Maybe there’s hope for me 😊
I glad you finally got something to help you off of it. I definitely will look into it.
Did you have bad side effects from it?

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