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Hello @pualinef, my first round with PMR it took my 3 years to finally get off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192791/

I have no experience with Methotrexate ... NIH - Methotrexate in polymyalgia rheumatica

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 15, 2018

My impression is that methotrexate is viewed as being much less effective for PMR than prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208335/

My impression is that methotrexate is ... many patients try adding DMARD's (methotrexate

Discussion: Using methotrexate with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 10 11:32am

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

Thank you everyone. Here are a few answers. My general health is not terrific so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282100/

possibility, about 3 years ago I was on Methotrexate ... I stopped the methotrexate and they

Discussion: Low Oxygen Levels, Has Anyone Not Been Able to Get Diagnosis

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Apr 14 9:47pm

Hi, Cyndy, I, too had alot of hair loss on lefluonmide. I stopped it, and went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145598/

I stopped it, and went back to methotrexate ... experience hair loss from RA, but not methotrexate

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 11, 2020

I understand what it's like to try to make these decisions. After 18 months on prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895553/

that high and he recommended adding methotrexate ... looking good: no liver issues with the methotrexate ... controlling sx's, and put up with just methotrexate ... If I'm on methotrexate that long

Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

In reply @trimomlewis . He changed my meds because of the flare up. Increased my prednisone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927748/

Increased my prednisone, methotrexate

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Just a brief update. After increasing methotrexate by 5 mg daily (1x per week), I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855299/

After increasing methotrexate by 5 mg

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 6, 2023

I think it varies for everyone. I was started at 15 mg daily October 2024, with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305264/

prednisone so I was prescribed weekly methotrexate ... prednisone tapering schedule (still taking methotrexate

Discussion: Just Been Diagnosed with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16 8:49am

@cicihi4 I'm glad you found us, too! I'd actually seen your question before I had my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325724/

you had previously was Intralesional methotrexate ... Methotrexate - or MTX - is a common

Discussion: Skin squamous cell carcinoma (recurring)

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 1:09pm

Hi I just found out I have this, I am on Methotrexate 2.5mg 4 pills a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/161954/

just found out I have this, I am on Methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone have Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Oct 22, 2019

For the heart failure Dr. Redfield prescribed two diuretics—spirolactone and hydrochorothyozide. She said that treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/103023/

Methotrexate is being considered.This

Discussion: Stiff Heart - diastolic heart failure

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 23, 2019

I started prednisone 15 mgs on March 28, 2025 after experiencing pains in both my hips,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307746/

rheumatologist has also started me on methotrexate ... ( I’ve felt no ill effects of the methotrexate ... with the new prednisone level & methotrexate

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with a mild case!

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19 12:11pm

Interesting, I have been taking methotrexate for quite some time now.. A rheumatologist prescribed it once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840190/

Interesting, I have been taking methotrexate

Discussion: Dizziness and Methotrexate

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

When I was diagnosed with GCA in 2020 I was put on 80 mg of Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803581/

About 6 months later I tried both Methotrexate