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Using methotrexate with PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (37)

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@pattiobrien111

Good for you! I’m sorry the ACTEMRA failed you. But don’t lose heart. What works for one person does not for another. It is your doctors responsibility and duty to investigate other treatments. Indeed, going back on prednisone (as I did) after coming off of it from a year of treatment was disappointing. However, I am on Hydroxychloroquine but not quite through the 3 month period where it should start to kick in. I am also trialing LDN (low dose Naltrexone) and am very optimistic about this. And yes, I can take all three with the idea of dropping the prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine and stay on the LDN for a while.
I have an excellent Rheumy and my GP pretty much lets me run my own show here. I’m a huge patient advocate being in the medical profession myself. People with maladies of sorts should be as informed about their condition as the doctors they see. This is easier done today with the advent of the internet an connections such as the Mayo Clinic.
Best to you.

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I just printed your reply and will take it to my Dr. I have been battling both my PMR and GCA. My PMR seems fine. I am 86 years old and very active. Only take one other medicine for my stomach and that’s all. My GCA however is a tough nut to crack. Have had it for 6 years with ups and downs. I am OK with 4mg of prednisone but it flares up each time. I can’t seem to get below it? Thanks for the info.