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Today is the 5th anniversary of my PMR journey. I recall there was an ice storm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843647/

My Rheumatologist may start me on Methotrexate

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 15, 2023

dear marilly and sidepockets, so glad to hear from you. i have primary sjogrens with distal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/73384/

fall and in hospital 5days. tried methotrexate

Discussion: Would like to hear from people with Sjogrens

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 11, 2012

@spibill, @coloradomama, and all... I will have a brain MRI Thursday, 1/30/25, ordered by my Rheumatologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224788/

Take Prednisone now daily with weekly Methotrexate

Discussion: What's the latest normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) research?

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jan 29 1:28pm

Yes ... I think that is true. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-management/the-first-medications-for-psa "Biologic DMARDs are used if your PsA wasn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010415/

treatment of PMR ... most notably methotrexate

Discussion: How do I get my Rheumatologist to listen ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR in Dec2020, tested negative for Covid, but then got sicker and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366437/

lowered prednisone to 5mg daily with Methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone successfully treating PMR without Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8 12:26pm

This section from the on line text "UptoDate" might help and the abstracts of the relevant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701875/

Adjunctive methotrexate may reduce cumulative ... Methotrexate may be added to glucocorticoids

Discussion: Is PMR a form of vasculitis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

"I did approach my new rheumatologist (first appt with her) about checking for antibodies to Actemra…....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176425/

"Moreover in patients with RA, methotrexate

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

I completely understand how you feel. my situation is very similar to yours. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030219/

I tried methotrexate and then I went

Discussion: Anyone out there with Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED)?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I looked in PubMed and looked at all articles (63) that addressed prednisone AND low dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690297/

initial visit and indefinitely, and with methotrexate

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 16, 2022

I'm thinking if you're taking Humira and your ESR and CRP are still high AND you're...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268673/

and Cosentyx by infusion and weekly Methotrexate

Discussion: PsA or C.R.E.S.T. ??

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 28 12:02pm

Thank you, as always for making such great points. We can ask about a biologic to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137495/

feeling his rheumatologist would suggest methotrexate

Discussion: symptoms present but lab markers aren't high

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

Your history amazes me. Mine is a bit more linear. I believe I told you that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030520/

Added methotrexate.

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

@hopeful33250 You're very welcome! My husband has steroid-induced osteoporosis, something we had never heard of until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112212/

Heparin Warfarin Cyclosporine Methotrexate

Discussion: Dental work while on Reclast

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

There is an abundance of 'trial and error' when treating any medical condition. No two people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062217/

alternatives failed" (notably methotrexate

Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4, 2024

Hi John, you are correct, it is not uncommon to misdiagnose PMR. This is my story......

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263934/

tried to wean the prednisone and added methotrexate

Discussion: Surprised and Uncertain: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 22 8:50am

Sharing in case at all helpful to others: I have been taking prednisolone for ~50% of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058405/

I also take methotrexate with prednisolone

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

I can relate to much of it ... I was diagnosed with ax-SpA about 35 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050543/

and not recommended with prednisone Methotrexate

Discussion: Question about PMR in addition to other autoimmune disorders?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Interesting paper about IL-6 and inflammatory diseases The Two-Faced Cytokine IL-6 in Host Defense and Diseases...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975917/

and immunosuppressive drugs, such as methotrexate

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I was recently diagnosed with immune-mediated necrotizing myopthy (IMNM) November 2022. Which was brought on by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810079/

mentioned the following azathioprine or methotrexate

Discussion: Statin Induced Rhabdomyolysis or Myositis Disorder

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

I was recently diagnosed with immune-mediated necrotizing myopthy (IMNM) November 2022. Which was brought on by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799540/

mentioned the following azathioprine or methotrexate

Discussion: Statin Induced Rhabdomyolysis or Myositis Disorder

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jan 21, 2023