I was diagnosed with PMR last June. My prednisone doses have been on a roller coaster due to flares as soon as I get below 10mg. I finally saw a rheumatologist 3.5 weeks ago and she decidec to put me on Methotrexate., 20 mg pills once a week followed by 2 days of folate with the plan to wean me off prednisone. I am to have blood work monthly .
I am currently on 11mg prednisone daily. She explained that it would take 6 to 8 weeks before the Methotrexate makes a difference. I took my 3rd dose Sunday evening. She warned me to stay away from sick people as much as possible. So I am masking when I go out and wash my hands regularly (hello Covid😷).
So far I can't say I have noticed any side effects. I have quite a few from the prednisone. So hard to say really. Warm wishes to you on your recovery. Let us know how you are doing as time progresses. I'll give updates too.