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I'm being given Methotrexate to help get me of Prednisone. But both have bad side effects....which is the lesser of the two evils? The Prednisone does take away pain especially with an unexpected flare up. I don't think Methotrexate can do that. Any input or advice?
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People differ as to how these drugs affect them. Some classic problems with prednisone are high blood pressure, high blood sugar and bone loss. I have not had any of these issues with prednisone. Some classic problems with methotrexate are nausea and high liver enzymes. I got both of those. Kevzara can cause high cholesterol. I got that. I go over my labs online and follow the changes. I mentally assess how each drug is helping or not helping. It's a balancing act between costs and benefits and not a cookie-cutter thing. So far I have tried the drugs my doctor recommended and don't regret it, though I will soon be back to prednisone alone.
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Do you have access to Facebook? I joined the group Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Support Group. I highly recommend it. Lots of people sharing information you will find helpful and people are supporting each other on there.