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Interesting!!! I have been weaning Prednisone, was down to 4mg with return of joint pain so...
I have been weaning Prednisone, was ... return of joint pain so Rheum increased Prednisone ... week and he encouraged starting on Methotraxate ... did saying it was to help wean off Prednisone ... I’m SO ready to be off prednisone!!!
Posted: Mar 16, 2023
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 have had PMR for three years. I have consulted four rheumatologists and three orthopedists in...
My initial treatment was 30 mg of prednisone ... Prednisone was again prescribed and ... Mayo, I found it took 12.5 mgs of prednisone ... FYI, I did ask about methotrexate, and ... I am taking the prednisone and fighting
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Oct 12, 2019
Is there anyone in this group that was initially diagnosed with PMR and, after several years...
several years of not being able to lower prednisone ... with PRM 4 years ago and prescribed prednisone ... has tried many times to decrease the prednisone ... concern about his long term usage of the prednisone ... Doctor also mentioned methotrexate but
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Sep 24, 2019
I have had PMR for the past 2 1/2 years. When I was diagnosed I couldn't...
prescribed my a very high dose of prednisone ... long journey of tapering down on the prednisone ... They have tried to team the prednisone ... with methotrexate but no help. ... Orencia to help me get down on the prednisone
Anyone still following? Have been on methotrexate 3-4months. Had relapsed on prednisone dose of 12.5. Now...
Have been on methotrexate 3-4months. ... Had relapsed on prednisone dose of 12.5 ... With folic acid, side effects of methotrexate
Posted: Mar 4, 2019
Actually, The Mayo Clinic is where I am considering seeking treatment. I have reviewed their locations,...
Prednisone is most definitely the magic ... But the side effects of prednisone are ... I want off the Prednisone which is why ... I am researching Methotrexate and Tocilizumab ... rheumatologist, I am going to ask why Methotrexate
Posted: Nov 14, 2018
Your experience with PMR is very similar to mine - I was 70 when diagnosed and...
when diagnosed and started on 15 mg prednisone ... She has suggested going on Methotrexate ... Arthritis tablets in addition to the prednisone
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Mar 26, 2018
I have never had EBV so I can be of little help. I do have an...
Along with prednisone, I take methotrexate ... Methotrexate side effects are fatigue ... Think methotrexate is the usual drug ... for autoimmune disease along with prednisone
Support Group: Infectious Diseases
Posted: Jul 15, 2017
Anya, am so sorry you are alone and have no support system. I have giant cell...
I too was put on prednisone and methotrexate ... Fortunately I was able to tolerate the methotrexate ... Have you tried taking the methotrexate ... The prednisone is being tapered off