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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 9 9:18am | Replies (16)

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@kmb181

Thank you.
I try not to be discouraged, but 7 years has been a long time. It starts to weigh on me when I cannot do things, and the pain gets worse.
I have missed out on so many things because of it. When I push myself, I relapse. Vicious cycle.
I heard back from my Rheumatologist, and I am increasing my dose of Medrol for 5-10 days. Hopefully this will knock my pain level back down. 🤞
And, I get my Sediment, and CRP checked next week, along with all my other bw.
My Rheumatologist wants to start me on injectable Methotrexate, to try and wean me down, and maybe off the Medrol. I tried oral Methotrexate, and it made me very sick, and did not help with the pain, so I am a little hesitant.

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@kmb181 I'm three years in and have my days too. I've not heard of Medrol. Do you take that instead of prednisone? I've done enough research on methotrexate to know that I won't try it and my Rheumy agrees.