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Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 21 9:44am | Replies (95)
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My rheumatologist also suggested trying methotrexate. Per my rheumatologist, they see only a 50% rate of help with methotrexate, and there are a whole new batch of side effects. I discussed my concerns with my primary care physician and she agreed with me. I am only 5 months into PMR, and am not ready to add something new to the mix. I know that prednisone works if I am on the right dosage.

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njtodctode | @njtodctode | Aug 14, 2022

Thank you for the info. How is your doc tapering you...I mean in 5 mg.jumps or 1 mg. or....
Yes I am going to need to talk to her about all of this. I hope she can handle what I have learned which makes total sense to me. Also.when I had my first and only RA flare and I couldn't get through a full week of meth. we upped my placquenil and added 3.mg of pred. That was in 2015 and it's worked no side effects. So.........thank.you again
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