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Ditto! that is exactly why I want off this Prednisone! I have the same skin side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933584/

understand your reluctance to try Methotrexate

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

I started with GCA in October, 2020 with 80 mg of Prednisone. I developed PMR in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798258/

Over time, I tried Methotrexate and,

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Hello @codatime, Welcome to Connect. I'm not sure your PMR is in remission if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794078/

remission if you are still taking Methotrexate

Discussion: In Remission- should I still require so much sleep?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

I live in Duluth, MN. The back pain people wanted a referral and I think my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321481/

I even went off methotrexate because

Discussion: Legal for PAIN CLINIC to verbally discharge you and refuse Rxs?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

It's nice to read this. I am 57 and was diagnosed 3 years ago. I initially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361268/

My consultant has suggested methotrexate

Discussion: Weaning off of all medicine - prednisone and methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1 8:56am

What dose of Dexamethasone are you taking. It is about 5-6 times more potent and has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380284/

Methotrexate made me sicker the longer

Discussion: Inflammation on Low Doses of Steroids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27 7:42am

I have been considering trying LDN for RA, but I read it may cause fatigue. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277193/

I stopped my methotrexate and humira

Discussion: Please let me know if someone is using LDN

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 8 1:52pm

How are you doing on your methotrexate tablets? I just took week number six yesterday. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278438/

How are you doing on your methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 10 8:54am

You have really had it tough. While I had open heart surgery in Rochester in 2016,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217985/

I finally reacted to the methotrexate

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 21 8:32am

I watched as predisone,40 years ago, as my Mom shrank from 5'6" to 5". Noone had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227749/

I am on Hydrochloriquin and 7 Methotrexate

Discussion: Prednisolone (Corticosteroid): Long term side effects

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 2 1:14pm

I am currently on Methotrexate at 20 mg once a week due to my low platelet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026755/

I am currently on Methotrexate at 20

Discussion: T cell large granulocytic leukemia

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Would like to know more about your reaction. I am in process of weaning off corticosteroids...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745803/

I have been resisting methotrexate and

Discussion: Anxiety during sleep: It wakes me every AM from sleep.

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I have Cushing’s and i got it due to adrenal failure due to high amounts of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300820/

put on prednisone immediately then methotrexate ... i was not tolerant of methotrexate

Discussion: Cushing's Disease? Lots of problems, Many years now. Please help

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: May 9 11:00pm

My rheumatologist prescribed Methotrexate as an addition to the prednisone because of the achy sore hands...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116527/

My rheumatologist prescribed Methotrexate ... The Methotrexate can take up to 12 weeks

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Prednisone is known to "redistribute" fat. I have a "beer belly" and people didn't believe me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895624/

I took methotrexate for nearly 2 years ... progressively getting more nauseated so methotrexate

Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

I had difficulty going below 6 mg prednisone/day so my Rheumy put me on methotrexate starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759689/

prednisone/day so my Rheumy put me on methotrexate ... My Rheumy's goal is to use methotrexate

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

GCA generally is my prominent illness the headaches will show prior to any hip or shoulder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704111/

I am on Methotrexate 20mg injection, ... sure why as i was doing very well on Methotrexate

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 30, 2022

I can identify with Karen's concern of having few treatment options with PMR that are effective...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321753/

greater risk for PMR I also discussed methotrexate ... add know that can be an issue with methotrexate

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Diagnosed March 2023, started at 20mg and weaned to 5mg with few side effects. Had relapse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358313/

Included methotrexate 1/1/25 at 10mg

Discussion: New Methotrexate Study in PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28 9:54am

It was 35 years ago, but the immunosuppressant my rheumatologist used for Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's) was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190799/

Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's) was Methotrexate

Discussion: has anyone recovered from reactive arthritis from salmonella poisoning

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 15, 2024