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Thank you for saying that, because I am still dealing with PMR, and do not want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780956/

What is the methotrexate?

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

Hydroxy costs me about $20/month, so cost is not that bad. That is just a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078980/

That is just a little more than what Methotrexate ... why my doc said to keep taking the Methotrexate

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1 11:53am

Doctor keeps encouraging me to try Methotrexate and I keep resisting. I would like some anecdotal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651801/

Doctor keeps encouraging me to try Methotrexate ... 10 years and all my blood work that methotrexate

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 6, 2021

I am currently on 2.5 mg of Methotrexate / 6 tablets 1 day a week --...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681010/

I am currently on 2.5 mg of Methotrexate ... Folic ------------- I have been on the Methotrexate

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

I am on methotrexate as I try to taper down the prednisone. 25mg meth right now...

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I am on methotrexate as I try to taper ... Now at 8 months on methotrexate and

Discussion: Tapering and methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Hi Becky - for the last 8 years, it has been a high of 60mg, down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283375/

prednisone a day and always 12.5 mg of methotrexate ... last 1.5 yrs and stable, with the methotrexate

Discussion: CLIPPERS: Looking to connect with others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 2, 2020

Yea prednisone is what I take for Flares and methotrexate is typically an adjunct drug that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003750/

prednisone is what I take for Flares and methotrexate

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 25 5:31pm

Not yet I am very afraid to start due to the horrible side effects My CRP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645017/

My CRP is 25 and I am still taking methotrexate

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

I’ve been on it for over a year with no issues. Was on methotrexate before it...

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Was on methotrexate before it and had

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

Stopping methotrexate,increased my prednisone and am going to do a very slow taper,a mth at 10,a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874421/

Stopping methotrexate,increased my prednisone

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

After seeing yet another doctor (muscle specialist), he diagnosed me with PMR. He put me on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996304/

He put me on Methotrexate.

Discussion: Bilateral Muscle Pain in Arms, Legs, Neck and Shoulders

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12 5:19pm

I looked for studies online about methotrexate used with prednisone for PMR. Older studies seemed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029910/

I looked for studies online about methotrexate ... the Netherlands looking at giving methotrexate

Discussion: Start Methotrexate with Prednisone right away or wait?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8 11:06am

Yes, Kevzara is the drug. I checked on cost, around $3k/month. I have been on prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078826/

I went on methotrexate in November 2023 ... me to continue taking eight 2.5mg methotrexate

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1 8:13am

I was diagnosed last year with RA and PMR. On prednisone, methotrexate, sulphasalazine and hydroxychloroquine. Finally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833706/

On prednisone, methotrexate, sulphasalazine

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Thank you for sharing. Did any other negative side effects occur from the Methotrexate, like hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681518/

negative side effects occur from the Methotrexate

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16, 2022

Can anyone explain to biological medications? Are they better? Specialist wants me on them after 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764206/

Specialist wants me on them after 6 months methotrexate

Discussion: New to biologics and need advice

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

That was me too…I am now about to start Actemra injections on top of my methotrexate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945580/

start Actemra injections on top of my methotrexate

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

So you can’t get off Prednisone either - have you had any muscle wasting? How long...

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Do you take methotrexate?

Discussion: CLIPPERS: Looking to connect with others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 6 9:43am

Well I’m sure he will be monitoring your liver enzymes. Make sure he does get AST...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046057/

I had to stop methotrexate because it

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 5 9:48pm

I have been told to take methotrexate for RA I always test positive for TB as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675856/

I have been told to take methotrexate

Discussion: Can methotrexate and/or hydroxychloroquine make RA worse?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 28, 2022