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Experience with Methotrexate?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 31, 2023 | Replies (91)
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@chickpea44

WOW that’s wonderful! I believe males are are stronger at overcoming PMR than women! What was your PMR history? Did MTX help you into remission with steroids and how long did your illness last? Would love to hear!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 12, 2022

I've never had to use methotrexate. Prednisone was my magic pill for both occurrences of PMR. The first occurrence in 2007 lasted 3 and 1/2 years with the last six months going back and forth between 1mg and 1/2mg prednisone until I could finally stop taking it without having any pain the next day. I stayed in remission for about 6 years and the PMR came back in 2016. Started back up with 20mg prednisone and was able to taper off in a year and half. I had better luck the second time around I think mostly because I made some lifestyle changes - better eating habits and more exercise.

-- Polymyalgia Rheumatica Diet: Do's and Don'ts - Healthline:
https://www.healthline.com/health/polymyalgia-rheumatica-diet

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