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I was diagnosed with RA years ago. I’m allergic to NSAIDS so was put on large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673905/

Several people take both methotrexate ... Actemra Xeljanz Enbrel Humira Methotrexate

Discussion: PMR and RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 22, 2022

Hello @amom7, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are definitely not alone. There are a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192799/

I've never been treated with methotrexate ... What dosage of methotrexate are you

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 4, 2019

My guess is they tried methotrexate for your son, which can be hard to tolerate and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284569/

My guess is they tried methotrexate

Discussion: I have been hurting for 10 months and there is no end in sight.

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Apr 18 9:34am

Thank you for the reply. I actually was recently diagnosed also. They are saying since I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/55417/

I am on Methotrexate and Prednisone.

Discussion: Ankylosing spondylitis: anyone else?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 22, 2020

Just a little more info ---- both of my doctors --- PCP and RA specialist have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700931/

take a daily Folic Acid pill -- My Methotrexate

Discussion: Feeling tired! Do others with PMR feel significantly more tired?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

Treatment for my temporal arteritis started ten months ago, sounds similar to yours: Prednisone, Methotrexate, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197097/

sounds similar to yours: Prednisone, Methotrexate

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26, 2018

Thanks John. This article mentions slower metabolizing through the liver - I will skip it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173281/

turmeric daily till I had to start methotrexate

Discussion: turmeric with black pepper

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Nov 3, 2017

Tapering off prednisone, 7.5mg this week. Also taking methotrexate. Torso stiffness an some pain. Not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314926/

Also taking methotrexate.

Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28 12:48pm

"I started on Methotrexate. It has reduced the swelling around my joints and I can walk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180514/

"I started on Methotrexate. ... disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) is methotrexate

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I am here to ask the same question. I’ve been on Actemra infusions for 14 months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022981/

new) rheumatologist has prescribed methotrexate ... I am hoping the methotrexate dose (

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Well -- thought I would give a 'update' on my experience with PMR - short recap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/715502/

Then RMD put me on Methotrexate / 8 ... than <.10 ----- Still taking the Methotrexate

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 8, 2022

Definitely will Jen. I had bad headaches with methotrexate. Skin burning on chest still with scabbing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176824/

I had bad headaches with methotrexate

Discussion: I am on ACTEMRA for my giant Cell Arteritis but it seems like my PMR ?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Welcome @sheralee, So sorry to hear you are struggling with pain. It sounds like you may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844999/

off of prednisone too quickly and methotrexate

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

When my Rheumatologist put me on methotrexate he also added folic acid daily. No side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767767/

When my Rheumatologist put me on methotrexate

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

I’ve been on hydroxy for 15 years and never had N issue with it. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934411/

I was also on methotrexate for 5 years

Discussion: Anyone stopping immuno suppressing drug had a flare up?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

You are so fortunate. I went on Actemra and the drug side effects were so severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748497/

Also tried Methotrexate- no go.

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

For Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), steroid-sparing medications are used to reduce the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292844/

options include but not limited to: methotrexate

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 29 2:22pm

My experience with methotrexate was horrible nausea at first but I was able to taper prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178866/

My experience with methotrexate was ... observed that people try the DMARDs like methotrexate

Discussion: New Methotrexate Study in PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

Have you found help? I continue to lose hearing and tinnitus is loud 24/7. Neurotologist says...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074363/

Did Prednisone and Methotrexate. ... Saw no improvement with Methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone out there with Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED)?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 25, 2024

I had moderate or worse nausea, headaches and extreme fatigue for about 2 days after taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028823/

for about 2 days after taking the methotrexate ... It really surprised me when the methotrexate

Discussion: Start Methotrexate with Prednisone right away or wait?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2024