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Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 19, 2025 | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
Hey Tinkerbell, I was diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis (temporal) July 2017 and only last week started seeing a Rheumatologist because my regular doctor seemed to lose interest in my case. I am down to 10 mg Prednisone now from 40 started in July. My new doctor prescribed Methotrexate, in addition to Prednisone,which I am waiting for my insurance to approve.
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@captainkenny I have been on Actemera infusions once a month for my GCA. I also have PMR. The Actemera is helping me tremendously for both. I only take 3 1/2 mg of prednisone a day. Methotrexate did not do anything for me.