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I am considering methotrexate, but wondering if I am trading one set of side effects for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932469/

I am considering methotrexate, but wondering ... better than the side effects of the methotrexate

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Thank you for this important information. My Doctor prescribed the Methotrexate for my PMR and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223055/

My Doctor prescribed the Methotrexate

Discussion: Using methotrexate with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 27 10:52am

@rh1384 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! It’s great that you found the site and decided to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153185/

I’m glad to read that methotrexate wasn

Discussion: Is starting methotrexate "overkill "

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

While on Methotrexate and 7 mg of Prednisone, I would be awakened around 3am with pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078872/

While on Methotrexate and 7 mg of Prednisone

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Hello again Mel. I'm already on prednisone, but I'm not methotrexate. If solu-medrol is the stuff...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/55879/

already on prednisone, but I'm not methotrexate

Discussion: polymyositis

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Sep 16, 2011

What helped you besides prednisone.. I tried methotrexate and it did nithing. I can’t get below...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181746/

I tried methotrexate and it did nithing

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

I have only used prednisone. No methotrexate at this point yet. It’s been talked about though....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101863/

No methotrexate at this point yet.

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

I’m interested in knowing what medication’s have worked for poly myalgia rheumatica. My doctor wants to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809271/

My doctor wants to try me on methotrexate

Discussion: Immune system boosters

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Inflammation too much, Rheumatologist has started Methotrexate 20 mg weekly. I am to start today. worried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318060/

too much, Rheumatologist has started Methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1 3:40pm

I had the same experience. Have you asked for the liquid form of methotrexate. If you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217922/

Have you asked for the liquid form of methotrexate

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 21 7:19am

Well the good news is that as long as you are monitoring liver enzyme levels, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130642/

think then about discontinuing the methotrexate

Discussion: Methytrexate and alcohol

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story. I agree with going out and enjoying family. Quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677050/

I’m on methotrexate and 5 mg pred. ... Side effects of methotrexate at max

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 2, 2022

Thanks. That very helpful. I do take Orencia for the RA along with sulfasalazine, plaquenil, prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615932/

tried Enbrel and Humira and was on methotrexate ... my shoulder replacement in 2012 the methotrexate

Discussion: Arthroscopic surgery on elbow

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 12, 2021

@hopenr Sorry to hear of your suffering. Are you working with a dietitian to review diet/supplements...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373995/

UV treatments, coal tar, retinoids, methotrexate

Discussion: Psoriasis- Desperate!

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 19 6:19am

I had to go off Methotrexate completely because of the horrible mouth ulcers and pain. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370494/

I had to go off Methotrexate completely ... Stopping the Methotrexate has helped

Discussion: oral and vulva lichen planus for years with no long term relief

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 14 11:18am

My partner has had asymptomatic sarcoidosis up until this year…he has diffuse joint and muscle pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385864/

taking 10mg prednisone daily with methotrexate

Discussion: Cardiac Sarcoidosis

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 3 2:10pm

I have aortic giant cell arteritis. It can be cured with a combination of prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88641/

with a combination of prednisone and methotrexate ... prednisone is for the inflammation and the methotrexate

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 13, 2016

I tried methotrexate and have been off it for several months. I couldn't tell any difference....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074073/

I tried methotrexate and have been off ... Have other people been helped with methotrexate

Discussion: "Evolution" of Seronegative RA into PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 24, 2024

I began my RA journey as seronegative, and questionable as to whether it was PMR because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983907/

I was put on Humira and methotrexate ... change biologic 3 times and abandon methotrexate

Discussion: Biologic caused infections

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

I am still in the same boat that you were in with the dizziness from methotrexate....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332737/

you were in with the dizziness from methotrexate ... So far I have been off the methotrexate ... How long were you off your methotrexate

Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22 12:29pm