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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 10 hours ago | Replies (24)
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I started MTX using the injections because I'm already susceptible to GI distress. My rheumatologist had me start at a lower dose and gradually increase to the full 0.8mL dose. I've been at that level for two weeks now and I can already feel a huge difference. Energy is back, sleep is better, etc. Given all the progress, my rheumatologist agrees I can speed up the pred taper too see how it goes.
I've also incorporated a lot of anti-inflammatory foods like berries, green tea, moringa powder, etc. and am avoiding foods that make it worse.
Good luck with your own experiments!
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I started on 15 mg of prednisone but that didn’t help so she upped me to 20 mg and then tapered
2.5 mg every 2 weeks until I got to 10 mg but the 7.5 was rough so she said 1 mg every 2 weeks starting at 9 mg. I’m now at 6 mg but pain and stiffness mostly until the afternoon. She has suggested leflunomide a few times which I, right now, will not go on unless she can convince me otherwise. I’m figuring I still have to taper off the prednisone and then adding one more drug is not sitting well with me.