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If things are that bad for you check with your doctor about starting Kevzara and getting...
starting Kevzara and getting off the methotrexate ... Kevzara is approved for PMR and Actemra ... taking prednisone or prednisone and methotrexate
If you drop your dose below the level required to eliminate the inflammation from the PMR,...
eliminate the inflammation from the PMR ... The steroids don't cure the PMR, ... And, like you, I don't think methotrexate ... steroids for relief while waiting for the PMR
Posted: Aug 27 7:20pm
I have GCA and PMR. I got relief immediately from prednisone, but I started at 60...
I have GCA and PMR. ... 10 mg is a low starting dose for PMR ... There are other drugs for PMR, but they ... Methotrexate can cause gastrointestinal ... Since you have PMR, you should know
Posted: Aug 25 1:28pm
I hate that you “joined our club” but I am glad you found the forum. I...
The doctor started me on Methotrexate ... with our the rest of our club that PMR
Discussion: New to PMR
Posted: Jul 4 9:50am
I was diagnosed with PMR in July 2024 and Sjogren's Syndrome in December 2024. I also...
I was diagnosed with PMR in July 2024 ... taking 5 mg prednisone daily and 6 Methotrexate ... sometimes a headache (almost like a PMR
Posted: Sep 2 7:15am
My doctor had to jump through some hoops to get Actemra approved for PMR. The authorization...
hoops to get Actemra approved for PMR ... alternatives had failed … notably methotrexate ... Actemra prevented a flare of PMR.
Do you know what size the pills are? I assume they're 5 mg. That's a pretty...
a pretty typical starting dose for PMR ... Those drugs are methotrexate and Kevzara
Posted: Aug 16 12:54pm
@girastancil, Hopefully other members with PMR who have used treatments other than prednisone can share their...
girastancil, Hopefully other members with PMR ... alternatives I've read about are Methotrexate ... Methotrexate is typically used for relapsing ... "Conclusions: Agents such as methotrexate
I'm interested in hearing people's experiences with methotrexate as a steroid-sparing medication. My rheumatologist has pushed...
hearing people's experiences with methotrexate ... rheumatologist has pushed me to add methotrexate ... just go to a lower dose by adding the methotrexate ... you get off prednisone and remain on methotrexate ... how well did it control symptoms of PMR
Posted: Feb 23, 2023
This is my second taper after 3 years. I’m feeling good now on 2 mg but...
prednisone but the rush of not treating the PMR ... tapering doesn’t work than there is Methotrexate
Posted: Dec 25, 2022
The biologic that worked for me was Actemra. Unfortunately, Actemra isn't FDA approved for the treatment...
FDA approved for the treatment of PMR ... inflammatory arthritis along with PMR ... might work for my case of chronic PMR ... GCA and RA then it might work for PMR ... of all other treatment options like methotrexate
Posted: Dec 21, 2022
I am not a medical doctor, but I was prescribed folic acid along with methotrexate. Folic...
was prescribed folic acid along with methotrexate ... One of the many side effects of methotrexate ... won't notice an improvement in PMR
Posted: Dec 5, 2022
Hi @keelin, You are not alone. I'm hoping you continue to post your experience. It helps...
may also be in your situation with PMR ... prednisone is not providing the relief from PMR ... does not work for everyone with a PMR ... for the management of GC-resistant PMR ... Immunosuppressive agents such as methotrexate
Posted: Nov 19, 2022
Hi all. I have been on a roller coaster of pred doses because at first I...
#39;t tell me the nuts and bolts of PMR ... the.push to reduce has caused a lot of PMR ... me on leflunomide (years ago tried methatrexate ... But my PMR pain and fatigue has been
Posted: Nov 17, 2022
Hi- hoping you can advise me. I am a 62 yr old diagnosed with PMR late...
I am a 62 yr old diagnosed with PMR ... changes to the Prednisone and added oral Methotrexate ... I still awake with a PMR pain score
I was diagnosed with PMR in Jan 2022; started on 20 mg, and went on a...
I was diagnosed with PMR in Jan 2022 ... partial rotator cuff tears predating the PMR ... suggesting that I consider going on Methotrexate ... Is anyone on Methotrexate? ... Are the side effects of Methotrexate
Posted: Oct 18, 2022