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Hi! I'm new to this group as I was diagnosed with PMR in December 2022. I...
Started on 20mg/day of prednisone, first ... slowly, instead he recommends adding in Methotrexate ... ), or biologics in addition to the prednisone
Posted: Mar 13, 2023
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 ... because I have been on prednisone over ... Were you able to get off prednisone ... Did you get off prednisone and remain ... on methotrexate?
Posted: Feb 23, 2023
This is my second taper after 3 years. I’m feeling good now on 2 mg but...
there are many side effects from the prednisone ... The Prednisone does work if taken right ... tapering doesn’t work than there is Methotrexate
Posted: Dec 25, 2022
Hi Maria! I was diagnosed with EF in March 2022 and had similar symptoms. Do have...
I’ve been on prednisone since April ... and the doctors have prescribed methotrexate ... Anyway, right now I’m on low dose prednisone
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 22, 2022
Hi @keelin, You are not alone. I'm hoping you continue to post your experience. It helps...
PMR that are looking for answers and prednisone ... would share it so others understand prednisone ... Immunosuppressive agents such as methotrexate
Posted: Nov 19, 2022
Hi- hoping you can advise me. I am a 62 yr old diagnosed with PMR late...
Started on 15mg of Predisone and by ... He told it keep on Prednisone and to ... Rheumatologist and he made no changes to the Prednisone ... and added oral Methotrexate 10mg every
Hi, marieirene. Your post was really interesting and helpful. I could not remember the reason why...
I also separate calcium and prednisone ... My experience with tapering prednisone ... after starting Methotrexate was that
Posted: Nov 11, 2022
This is close to my recommended dosage. I am on Methotrexate 2.5mg 4 tabs a week...
I am on Methotrexate 2.5mg 4 tabs a ... I also take 15mg prednisone. ... What is your dosage on the Methotrexate
Posted: Nov 5, 2022
I love your sense of humor!! I had the best laugh I have had in a...
I have been on prednisone since April ... I tried Methotrexate and it caused pain ... I fear getting GCA so will stay on prednisone ... pray for a solution to get off the prednisone
I was diagnosed with PMR 5 months ago. Started on Prednisone 40mg, felt great. Just recently...
Started on Prednisone 40mg, felt great ... I am now on 20mg of Prednisone and all ... My doctor now wants me to take Methotrexate ... per week and continue to reduce my Prednisone
Posted: Oct 25, 2022
I was diagnosed with PMR in Jan 2022; started on 20 mg, and went on a...
suggesting that I consider going on Methotrexate ... Is anyone on Methotrexate? ... Are the side effects of Methotrexate ... worse than long -term Prednisone?
Posted: Oct 18, 2022
I had and have similar issues. Started at 20 mg 2 years ago. Few weeks ago...
Few weeks ago finally off Prednisone ... started taking Celebrex in place of Prednisone ... physician and thinks I should try Methotrexate
I have to agree with your rheumy re. methotrexate. It may work for a few, but...
have to agree with your rheumy re. methotrexate ... success and many have side effects from methotrexate ... path that has proven effectiveness: prednisone
My PMR symptoms started about 6 years ago. Shoulder pain, neck pain, hip pain, lower back...
I have been on Cymbalta, and Prednisone ... I tried Methotrexate oral, and it made ... at Duke University, who switched my Prednisone ... Medrol has helped much more, than the Prednisone ... with pain relief from the Injectable Methotrexate
Discussion: PMR and RA
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 11, 2022