@grams64, welcome. I believe fellow GCA-ers like @tessd @captainkenny @crhp194 @tillysam @oztrax have experience with methotrexate that they can share with you.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- PMR and Methotrexate:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-and-methotrexate/
- Experience with Methotrexate? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/experience-with-methotrexate/
- Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/temperol-arteritis-or-giant-cell-arteritis/

You may also appreciate the support of other members in the support group dedicated to low carb eating here:
- LCHF Living & Intermittent Fasting Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lchf-living-intermittent-fasting/