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Does Methotrexate relieve PMR symptoms?

Posted by dvgreenw @dvgreenw, Jul 30 7:51pm

I have had PMR for 3.5 years. Highest dose of prednisone was 15 mg. Tappered to 3 mg and had a flare. Back to 10 mg. Same thing happened again. Tappered again from 10 mg. Same thing. Now I have been off prednisone for a month and I am stiff and my legs are weak. Dr has suggested methotrexate, but side effects sound scary. He wants me off prednisone. Someone have experience with that drug?

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n1234 | @n1234 | Sep 17 5:49am
In reply to @abbydog14 "I have been on Methylprednisolone for 2 years and I am at 4mg . Whenever I..." + (show)
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I have been on Methylprednisolone for 2 years and I am at 4mg . Whenever I go below the 4 I flare . My new rheumatologist wants to try Methoxatrate but I do not like the mouth sore side effect . Has anyone had this issue?
Diana

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Hello, I currently take 20mgs weekly and have not experienced mouth sores.

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ga29 | @ga29 | Sep 17 7:28am
In reply to @n1234 "@ga29 I wish you the best. I am 56 with no other health issues. PMR really..." + (show)
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@ga29

I wish you the best. I am 56 with no other health issues. PMR really hit me out of nowhere and overnight.

My prayers to you!!

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Wishing you all the best as well. I’m 73 YO.

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margaretwelsh | @margaretwelsh | Sep 17 9:29am
In reply to @abbydog14 "I have been on Methylprednisolone for 2 years and I am at 4mg . Whenever I..." + (show)
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I have been on Methylprednisolone for 2 years and I am at 4mg . Whenever I go below the 4 I flare . My new rheumatologist wants to try Methoxatrate but I do not like the mouth sore side effect . Has anyone had this issue?
Diana

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I only get sore throats and no mouth ulcers luckily so it affects everyone differently.

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