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In my late 20's, a Rheumatologist from Marshfield Clinic diagnosed me with Lupus. I learned how...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200592/
mid 50's, I had pain in right side ... Rheumatologists opted for me to try Methotrexate ... I began to have side effects plus my
Discussion: Effects of KETO food plan on autoimmune diseases
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: May 18, 2018
I am sorry that you had the reaction that you have had. I likewise could not...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397500/
people that seems to get horrendous side-effects ... There are alternatives to methotrexate
Discussion: Methotrexate side effects
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 20, 2025
"I need to figure out the difference between a PMR flare and adrenal insufficiency pain." ---------------------...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390907/
Methotrexate might work ... maybe leflunomide ... prednisone works just fine and the side ... effects are "easy to manage.&#34 ... researched and some alternatives are more effective
Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 10, 2025
Hi Vball91, I am not a medical professional. I have the illness called CLIPPERS - Chronic...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930784/
received cortisone treatment, with no effect ... I am on a low dose of Methotrexate ( ... cortisone due to the many negative side ... effects.)
Discussion: Speech Difficulty (dysarthria) - Autoimmune Cerebellar Ataxia
Support Group: Brain & Nervous System
Posted: Sep 16, 2023
Pmr is such a dilemma. In my 6th year. Original dose was 20mg. Easily got below...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096673/
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.
Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jun 30, 2024
Hi there, I have had negative RA factor arthritis for over 30 years. My diagnosis is...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920484/
Methotrexate and hydrochloroquin (also ... biologics but none have helped or the side ... effects are not tolerated well.
Discussion: Multiple Arthritis issues - Is this unusual?
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 28, 2023
@pkh3381, @beaver, @astaingegerdm, @pb50, @johnbishop, and all...I developed GCA and PMR following a Covid infection in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004212/
I also took Methotrexate and a penicillin ... If so, I'll deal with the side effects ... is an issue, but the hips and both sides ... rheumatologist whom I respect, I will take Methotrexate ... If the side effects are too severe,
Discussion: Temporal Arteritis, PMR, RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 26, 2024
Yes ... I think that is true. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-management/the-first-medications-for-psa "Biologic DMARDs are used if your PsA wasn’t...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010415/
prednisone treatment comes with many side ... effects so they don't like to diagnose ... treatment of PMR ... most notably methotrexate ... documented failure" or significant side ... effects from prednisone before a biologic
Discussion: How do I get my Rheumatologist to listen ?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Feb 5, 2024
Hello, I am new to the site and responding to the original question on diagnosis under...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/591441/
shift me to hydroxychloroquine or methotrexate ... few weeks ago without significant side ... effects ...
Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 2, 2021
The prednisone is often used while someone adjusts to a new drug and then is tapered...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273391/
dose is as there are a multitude of side ... effects. ... is common with long-term use which affects ... ;t found the right one yet, taking Methotrexate
Discussion: Ra meds
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Apr 3, 2025
I am in a world of trouble. I'm 73 & was very athletic & strong into...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1564992/
I was on Methotrexate (7 yrs) + Prednisone ... I still won't because of their side-effects
Discussion: Is a dexa every 2 years enough?
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Posted: May 2 3:29pm
I completely understand how you feel. my situation is very similar to yours. I was diagnosed...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030219/
I read the side effects of the meds. ... also read the percentage of those side ... effects so for me it was worth a try ... I tried methotrexate and then I went
Discussion: Anyone out there with Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED)?
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Mar 9, 2024
I use MS Copilot as my AI Bestie and this is what it told me when...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545427/
“What steroid side effects should I ... “When do you consider methotrexate or ... Methotrexate is sometimes added to reduce ... help reduce inflammation or steroid effects ... A list of side effects or lingering
Discussion: PMR: Please suggest important first questions to ask rheumatologist
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Apr 8 7:58am
Welcome to Connect, @sennep! We have a growing number of members in our BMT support group....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142364/
fine tuning of some of the potential side ... effects such graft vs host disease ... I had the standard methotrexate and
Discussion: Research studies on cyclophosphamide dosage
Support Group: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & CAR-T Cell Therapy
Posted: Sep 16, 2024
@johnbishop and all... I don't know for sure. The PMR and GCA first raised their nasty...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1595914/
Put on Prednisone then added Methotrexate ... controlled until I suddently had all the side ... effects and was bedridden, muscles ... It now affects the whole body. ... shoulder, neck, scapula pain, both sides
Discussion: Periodic paralysis
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Jun 11 1:49pm
I was recently diagnosed with immune-mediated necrotizing myopthy (IMNM) November 2022. Which was brought on by...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810079/
We discussed briefly possible side effects ... never correlated my symptoms with the side ... effects from the fenofibrate. ... mentioned the following azathioprine or methotrexate
Discussion: Statin Induced Rhabdomyolysis or Myositis Disorder
Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles
Posted: Feb 11, 2023
I was recently diagnosed with immune-mediated necrotizing myopthy (IMNM) November 2022. Which was brought on by...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799540/
We discussed briefly possible side effects ... never correlated my symptoms with the side ... effects from the fenofibrate. ... mentioned the following azathioprine or methotrexate
Discussion: Statin Induced Rhabdomyolysis or Myositis Disorder
Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles
Posted: Jan 21, 2023
@charann2000 I was diagnosed with GCA w/ Temporal Arteritis 10 months ago and it has been...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529723/
For me my vision was affected extremely ... spots, darkness, etc.) was a temporary side ... effect to a medicine I was taking for ... The Prednisone is being augmented by Methotrexate ... mentioned above my vision has been affected
Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 18 9:28am