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It was an hour long appointment which I only summarised. There were other things he mentioned,...

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told him I'm not interested in methotrexate

Discussion: First meeting with Rheumatologist for PMR, need suggestions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 8 9:09am

Methotrexate has been helpful to the tapering. That is until I hit 7mg of prednisone and...

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Methotrexate has been helpful to the

Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

There are so many strategies to tapering. Tapering by one half mg works for me but...

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My rhematologist wants me to take methotrexate

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Am tapering from 50mg about 4 months ago and am now on 12.5 mg. After reading...

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I am taking methotrexate but still have

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2023

I have mild RA after nearly a year on methotrexate I noticed a change in my...

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have mild RA after nearly a year on methotrexate

Discussion: Sjögren’s Syndrome: how do you manage the symptoms?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

I was told by a doctor at the University of Iowa 1-4 years average. But others...

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Have tried methotrexate and other drugs

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8, 2022

Hi, my name is Debbie. I have RA, Diabetes 2, Fibro and Osteo, I was on...

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Diabetes 2, Fibro and Osteo, I was on methotrexate

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 4, 2020

While in the hospital for first rejection episode which was a 3b (Severe rejection in multiple...

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home dose of prednisone and added methotrexate

Discussion: This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jun 12, 2017

Hi! I've had PsA for many years, I am now 70. Been on Methotrexate, Azulfadine, &...

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Been on Methotrexate, Azulfadine, &amp

Discussion: Psoriatic Arthritis: How do you manage PA and flares?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 7, 2017

Hi @sallyann, and welcome to Connect. I found some information from Mayo Clinic on lifestyle and...

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as these members wrote about taking Methotrexate

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2016

My 55 year old daughter has been to over 6 different concierge doctors and their multiple...

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type, very brisk) wants her to go on methotrexate ... her as regards the side effects of methotrexate

Discussion: "Evolution" of Seronegative RA into PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23, 2024

This seems like a high initial dose and a very fast taper to me. I have...

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long at higher doses and wants to add methotrexate ... resisting because of the side effects of methotrexate

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Hello @obetv, welcome to Connect. I also have PMR which is currently in remission. I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225695/

It might be worth discussing methotrexate ... Methotrexate in polymyalgia rheumatica

Discussion: PMR or Steroid Myopathy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 13, 2018

I would second what several others have said. Prednisone takes away the pain and makes you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272321/

I've taken hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate ... Humira and a very minimal dose of methotrexate

Discussion: Ra meds

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 2 7:51am

Hi ...I was diagnosed with sarcoid in 2004 and had to have a heart transplant in...

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I started on prednisone and methotrexate ... combination for me - was taken off of the methotrexate

Discussion: Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: How are you dealing with it?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Mar 12, 2019

Yes I’ve had a similar experience. Last vaccine end of November 2021, mid December started getting...

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looking like RA so he put me on 20mg methotrexate ... taper down to 7.5mgs weekly on the methotrexate

Discussion: No RA until 4th Covid-19 vaccination

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 16, 2023

You really haven't supplied much information, but I'll try to help a little. I suggest you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834055/

Maybe your doctor just means the Methotrexate ... it's recommended to get off the Methotrexate

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Hi John. I am only on 3 mg now, so hopefully I can take a small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211436/

My surgeon said stay off that methotrexate ... Wanted to stay off that methotrexate

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27, 2018

I hate that you “joined our club” but I am glad you found the forum. I...

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The doctor started me on Methotrexate

Discussion: New to PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4 9:50am

Hi JF, I did try Kevzara autoinject. Had immediate chest pain but really was skin reacting...

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Prior to this I had 5 injections of Methotrexate

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 1, 2024