Kevzara or Methotrexate

Posted by kass8174 @kass8174, Oct 17, 2025

Hi folks I have been on Kevzara since March and after 12 shots I started feeling better (not ever 100%) but better was short lived so Md suggested I try Methotrexate Sept 15 and I see no difference maybe worse. I read someone got a covid shot snd had a relapse. I just got both flu and covid shots two weeks apart. Wondering if it affected me??! I am able to get out of bed and get dressed so I guess I shouldn’t bellyache but I am 2years into this and tired of it!! Thanks for listening❤️

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | 3 days ago

In reply to @jds2123 "@76ttop that’s funny (not) that you mention your hands, when I reported same to my rheumy..." + (show)

@jds2123 My pain” travelled too” my trainer called it “migrating arthritis ”
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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | 3 days ago

In reply to @jds2123 "@76ttop that’s funny (not) that you mention your hands, when I reported same to my rheumy..." + (show)

@jds2123 PS: the migratory arthritis did go away as I worked thru the “PMR journey”. At this point, months afterwards, still pain free.

76ttop | @76ttop | 3 days ago

In reply to @tweetypie13 "@76ttop For me, between Medicare and my supplement United Healthcare it covered all but my deductible..." + (show)

@tweetypie13
Thank you for the info.

toryf | @toryf | 2 days ago

In reply to @76ttop "I have gone back up to 15mg, in the AM for now. Pain level at 5..." + (show)

@76ttop That is how it works on Medicare for me as well. Kevzara is covered; I have supplemental insurance; I have the out of pocket max, which for me is $2500. I got on a payment plan, which makes it do-able.

tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | 2 days ago

In reply to @76ttop "@tweetypie13 Thank you for the info." + (show)

@76ttop also, Kevzara has on their website ways to help pay.

76ttop | @76ttop | 2 days ago

Thank you

salgalincal | @salgalincal | 1 day ago

I have been on 20mg methotrexate (MTZ), folic acid and prednisone (20mg to start) for 3 years . Tapered pred to 2mg in the last 2 months. Had a little relapse and went back up to 5mg fir a short time. Then started slowly tapering again. MTZ has been very positive for me. No side effects with liver, but hope that eventually I can be off both meds completely. The process can be frustrating for sure. Fatigue is my new normal these days though.