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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (226)
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On 15 mg Prednisone. New rheumatologist is starting me on Methotrexate (10 mg once weekly for 2 weeks and then 15 mg once weekly after) to help me reduce on Prednisone. The goal is to get to 5 mg Prednisone and probably maintain there if possible. Thanks to all for sharing your experiences.
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Ask for Plaquenil instead. 200 mg twice a day with your 5 mg of prednisone. Worked for me 27 years and I’m still fine.
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MTX will be my next step in the medication regime. I was down to 8mg Prednisone but had to go up to 10 and now 12mg. I am never pain free-but will be having bilateral hip, knee, feet and hand X-rays next week. It is so frustrating to always be in pain. Arms, knees, hips, and all the muscles associated. Trying to keep a positive attitude. Pain is causing high BP as well. I am so glad we have this forum……don’t feel so alone❤️.