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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 30 12:11pm | Replies (35)

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@voll How long did it take for the methotrexate to start working? I’ve been on it (with no prednisone) for 2 months, but it still kicks my butt when I take it. Patience is wearing thin!

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@vanmeerd to tell you the truth I don’t know if it’s working. The first time I was on prednisone only. This time it’s prednisone plus methotrexate. But I really can’t tell you if the methotrexate is doing anything. I found taking the full dose, the doctor prescribed was making me too nauseated so the previous two months I decreased taking half of it. So I feel better from that regard and I’d love to tell you that it works, but I don’t feel any different than I did the first time I had PMR. I know that doesn’t really help you. I’m down to 2 mg of prednisone and I don’t see reducing anytime soon as I’m still experiencing shoulder pain. Not a great deal, but it’s not going away either.