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I was diagnosed with RA and/or PMR in July '24 and went on 20 mg Prednisone...
did successfully transition over to methotrexate ... So either the methotrexate is doing ... I haven't gotten any side effects
Posted: Jan 7 11:15am
I don’t like the idea of the injectable methotrexate, and all of the side effects either....
’t like the idea of the injectable methotrexate ... , and all of the side effects either
Discussion: Traveling with PMR
Posted: Aug 2, 2022
I have been longing to get off the meds for many months. Currently at 3.25mg Prednisone...
Prednisone and 'stuck' also tried Methotrexate ... Plaquinil might be giving me cardiac side ... effects...feels like a no win situation ... inflammation or roll the dice on the horrid side ... effects of medication.
I get bad brain fog and fatigue from the methotrexate and I hate taking any medication...
bad brain fog and fatigue from the methotrexate ... the best medication with the least side ... effects, if that’s even possible.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 9, 2024
Maybe consider asking about getting on Methotrexate or one of the drugs such as Enbrel, Humira,...
Maybe consider asking about getting on Methotrexate ... But consider the side effects of being ... of sufficient Prednisone, there are side ... effects that are not desirable like ... it affects your bones, etc.
Pmr is such a dilemma. In my 6th year. Original dose was 20mg. Easily got below...
Recently read that pseudogout/cppd can affect ... I have passed on methotrexate. ... Tapering seems to affect hands or now ... leaves you vulnerable to an undesirable side ... effect - at least in my case.
Thank you for your detailed response. It is frustrating that there is so little information regarding...
medication goes for me - Firstly methotrexate ... taking mycophenolate- but have so many side ... effects- specifically muscle fatigue
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jun 30, 2024
I was diagnosed with RA about 12 years ago, with pretty severe symptoms. I started on...
I started on Methotrexate, added Humira ... fortunate, as I really haven't had any side ... effects from any of my meds. ... and now I am on a minimal dose of Methotrexate ... Methotrexate pills cause stomach upset
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jun 14, 2024
I was on both Methotrexate and Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquin) for about fifteen years. The MTX on Fridays...
I was on both Methotrexate and Plaquenil ... swelling and other stress related effects ... Inactive ingredients can affect how ... name brand if the generic gives you side ... effects, for instance.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jun 12, 2024
My journey is very similar to yours. About 3 1/2 years ago all my symptoms came...
tapering off prednisone but started me on methotrexate ... after 2 months try tapering off of the methotrexate ... supposedly doesn’t have as bad of side ... effects as methotrexate? ... the fact that I may have to be on methotrexate
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jun 11, 2024
I am getting the Kevzara for free. I called Kevzara Connect at 844-538-9272. They are very...
was told it takes 2 weeks to feel an effect ... so far is that I was taken off the methotrexate ... That drug had some bad side effects ... will have to see how the Kevzara will affect
In 1998 I was diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatism and I started taking Plaquinol. My rheumatologist said...
I added Methotrexate few years later ... inherited high cholesterol and one of the side ... effects of Kevzara is increased cholesterol
Methotrexate affects the kidneys when your kidneys are already not functioning well. Also are you on...
Methotrexate affects the kidneys when ... The hydroxycloroquine gives me side ... effects and wondering if the plaquenil ... would give less side effects.
Hi, i too am very sensitive to meds, im a fast metaboliser and if there are...
metaboliser and if there are going to be side ... effects, they show up pretty soon after ... Prednisone efects start wearing off ... Methotrexate was poisoning me after
Posted: Apr 15, 2024
@besmith57 - Sorry your post got missed but there are a lot of other members who...
mentioned your doctor is suggesting Methotrexate ... you discussed your concerns of the side ... effects with your doctor and the possible
Posted: Apr 12, 2024
Hello, all... I had the first Covid infection last July 2023, then again was infected in...
PMR and GCA taking Prednisone and Methotrexate ... improvement for my breathing with no side ... effects. ... taking 2 mg Prednisone daily and 7.5 mg Methotrexate
Hello. I also suffer from AIED which is presumably attributable to my MS. Other studies have...
While it has been shown to be modestly effective ... with treatment effect/duration of 6 ... expensive and has a fairly long list of side ... effects. ... might discuss with your doctor is methotrexate