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Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 28, 2023 | Replies (18)
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Also, I've noted that everyone seems to be taking Prednisone - anyone taking methotrexate? My R doc also wanted to do that.

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artur | @artur | Apr 15, 2023

Methotrexate (MTX) takes 3 to 6 months to become effective. I for one chose immediate pain relief with the prednisone. As I taper off the prednisone I am introducing my body to MTX. It is not without side affects. You have to take folic acid every day (counteracts some of the MTX side effects) except the one day a week you take your MTX. Your Dr. needs to keep constant vigil on organs it can affect. You take your MTX dose once a week. You can quit MTX at any time. No tapering off needed.
I chose MTX for that very reason. No tapering. Last thing I need is a bad blood report for a damaged organ caused by a drug I have to taper off of.

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