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"Tapering down prednisone for me was not a straight line sometimes I could reduce and then...
infusion of Actemra instead of taking methotrexate ... because I don't have the Prednisone side ... effects anymore.
Discussion: PMR and the taper
Posted: May 22 8:40am
Saw Rheomatologist today. Going off Methotrexate as of today and back to a little higher Prednisone....
Going off Methotrexate as of today and ... that I was gradually getting worse on Methotrexate ... ....no visible side effects....but physically
Posted: Jan 30 2:53pm
Yes my rheumatologist wanted to switch me to a monthly infusion or injectable but the methotrexate...
monthly infusion or injectable but the methotrexate ... has done the trick with no side effects
Discussion: PMR and the taper
Posted: May 22 9:39am
Hi, I want to share my journey with CLIPPERS, as it is again different from what...
I am now on methotrexate, 2.5mg 4 times ... week, along with folic acid daily (methotrexate ... term cortisone as there are too many side ... effects.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: May 10, 2023
Kim i am glad you are considering the Mayo Clinic for evaluation and treatment. I am...
surprised and concerned that you are on Methotrexate ... cause ILD and pulmonary fibrosis as side ... effects. ... treatment as you are experiencing serious effects
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 24, 2024
This must be so distressing! I have lupus, hair loss and scalp itching but not as...
T-sal shampoo has anti inflammatory effects ... Placquenil and Methotrexate, often used ... AI diseases, can cause hair loss as side ... effects.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Feb 9, 2024
I tried Methotrexate and reacted badly, extreme fatigue 24/7, basically couldn't get head off pillow, felt...
I tried Methotrexate and reacted badly ... down without constant flares and no side ... effects initially. 12 months later ... it is having minor effects on my retina
I have had scleroderma and raynauds for approximately five years. I am struggling at the moment...
My rheumatologist wants to to start Methotexate ... actually help and did you have major side ... effects.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 15, 2024
Thank you for the suggestion. I had read it before. I am pretty sure I had...
The methotrexate is working well. ... Just nausea and tiredness for side affects ... Actually, I am grateful, it is RA as the methotrexate
Posted: Nov 27, 2024
Since you have been on the methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine for 2 1/2 months, you’re almost there....
Since you have been on the methotrexate ... mild as your treatment becomes more effective ... dose possible to avoid the long-term side ... effects.
Hi Kerri, I had my first Kevzara injection about 3 months ago and had immediate chest...
with this medication as well as the methotrexate ... helped the terrible hand pain but the side ... effects are definitely not worth it
Posted: Oct 28, 2024
I get several sheets of paper about side effects every time I pick up my prednisone...
get several sheets of paper about side ... effects every time I pick up my prednisone ... It lists the major side effects plus ... The side effects of prednisone have ... been mild so far compared to methotrexate
Posted: Apr 26 7:52pm
Could you ask for a prescription for Kevzara? I think it has fewer side effects than...
I think it has fewer side effects than ... methotrexate. ... My brother-in-law has been taking methotrexate
Posted: May 4 9:13am
I found methotrexate to be very helpful. I wonder if your dose is too low. I...
I found methotrexate to be very helpful ... , to prevent side effects, but I still ... got side effects (really nasty sores ... weekly, and I haven't had any other side ... effects.
Posted: Mar 25 9:14am
An incredible number of people say 7 mg is where their pain returns. I wonder what...
adrenal insufficiency, which is a common side ... effect of PMR treatment. ... More methotrexate might help but 7 mg
Discussion: Knee pain and PMR?
Posted: Jun 4 5:43am
No, you are not crazy. It isn't "you". Sometimes it isn't even the doctors. I posted...
So, Methotrexate was up. ... and struggling to work and all the side ... effects.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Feb 25, 2024