I was diagnosed with RA and/or PMR in July '24 and went on 20 mg Prednisone and was able to reduce over 4 or 5 months down to none. Some weeks I had to increase use due to pains but did successfully transition over to methotrexate ( 8 x 2.5 mg/week taken all at the same time) and feel pretty much pain and symptom free except some occasional daily pain in my shoulders and hands - lasts no more than a couple of minutes. So either the methotrexate is doing it's job or I'm in remission (doubt that). I haven't gotten any side effects and recent bloodwork showed no problems with liver function, etc..So all is good - right now!