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Hi Charann, I have had GCA since 2016. I had no symptoms but it was discovered...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197353/
GCA needs to be treated so I was on prednisone ... and methotrexate. ... The prednisone was tapered after about ... longer take it but still taking the methotrexate ... Worst side effects were with the prednisone
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 10, 2020
GCA generally is my prominent illness the headaches will show prior to any hip or shoulder...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704111/
I am on Methotrexate 20mg injection, ... prednisone down to 2 mgs, Fosamax and ... sure why as i was doing very well on Methotrexate ... and prednisone tapering well.
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 30, 2022
You might want to give methotrexate a try. It is standard practice to try methotrexate when...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094128/
someone has difficulty tapering off Prednisone ... and less Prednisone. ... Some people get off Prednisone altogether ... isn't true about Prednisone is ... https://www.drugs.com/compare/methotrexate-vs-prednisone
Discussion: Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 25, 2024
A couple of times I posted to ask what experiences people had had with methotrexate and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867223/
what experiences people had had with methotrexate ... I was unable to taper below 8 mg prednisone ... rheumatologist really wanted me to add methotrexate ... The prednisone was working well with ... I have been on the methotrexate for
Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 26, 2023
@csm70 My husband developed PMR in May 2023 and GCA in February 2024. Since developing GCA...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061360/
) followed by daily doses of 80 mg Prednisone ... I have not heard of Methotrexate so ... doctor if it would be safe to take only Prednisone ... saying that Actemra helps in faster prednisone ... prednisone.
Discussion: Actemra & Methotrexate for GCA treatment
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 3, 2024
I was dragging my legs after having an infection while on methotrexate and prednisone. It was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973742/
after having an infection while on methotrexate ... and prednisone. ... which he would do except for all the prednisone ... admitted to years of severe back pain BUT prednisone ... I took 60 mg of prednisone and the pain
Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Dec 2, 2023
Thehubbytodd, I feel for you & wife. I had to go through much of the same...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91466/
I've tried Embrel, methotrexate, Lyrica ... , prednisone, oxycodin, and have settled
Discussion: Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Apr 28, 2016
@krueg and @julie4868 Being on Actemra infusions for 17 and 14 months respectively seems like a...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023124/
Methotrexate is frequently given along ... I personally didn't need methotrexate ... to taper off prednisone. ... I have used methotrexate and prednisone ... AND methotrexate is a good idea.
Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 26, 2024
I was diagnosed with PMR in 2018 and was put on a regiment of prednisone and...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077964/
2018 and was put on a regiment of prednisone ... and then methotrexate. ... The prednisone helped greatly with the ... I then went on methotrexate which was
Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: May 30, 2024
I was on Methotrexate for 14 weeks then went on a cruise a forget it. So...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418149/
I was on Methotrexate for 14 weeks then ... Prednisone is a 5mgs I don’t notice
Discussion: Kevzara & Methotrexate
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 18 11:12am
Hi, I live in Germany and have an excellent rheumatologist looking after me. I just started...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418954/
started on MTX and have been tapering prednisone ... not to get vaccinated while I am on methotrexate
Discussion: Kevzara & Methotrexate
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 19 3:20pm
I didn't have any hair loss with 3 years of prednisone. My hair did get extremely...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425518/
have any hair loss with 3 years of prednisone ... Once I started Methotrexate my hair
Discussion: Hair loss
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Oct 28 5:24pm