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In the first week after PMR diagnosis, I have needed to increase prednisone from 10 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007978/

until I am in remission, then can try methotrexate

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

Hi there, I was diagnosed with UCTD about 4 months ago. The hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308769/

The hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate

Discussion: Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease turning into Lupus?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 13, 2020

I appreciate the encouragement, i will look into the turmeric liquid. I tried the pill for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286602/

Did u take methotrexate also?

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

Kevzara and Actemra are new biologics that insurance may cover. Usually if you have tried methotrexate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116358/

Usually if you have tried methotrexate ... Methotrexate is older cheaper RA drug

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Almost a year ago I started clean eating. I felt so good I spoke with my...

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and she agreed I could stop taking Methotrexate ... clean eating but didn’t start taking Methotrexate

Discussion: CA 27.29 elevated, could it be from RA?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

I have no idea if it’s even possible, but I believe I had PMR initially and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984904/

But Humira and Methotrexate was a miracle ... Until I had to reduce methotrexate so

Discussion: Do you have PMR or Seronegative RA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Hello. 4 years ago, started losing eyesight in my rt. Eye for temporarily, then returns after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197295/

Millagrams of prednisone and a month later methotrexate ... said we will work on getting off the methotrexate

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2019

I thank you for accepting me to your group. My age is 63 and I live...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145443/

taking: 1 filicine every Friday 5 Methotrexate ... of May) 1 filicine every Friday 4 Methotrexate

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 7, 2019

At one stage I went up to 100 mg daily (for 5 days only) then down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289232/

years with PMR and after 18 months of methotrexate

Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 8:19pm

I have been longing to get off the meds for many months. Currently at 3.25mg Prednisone...

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Prednisone and 'stuck' also tried Methotrexate

Discussion: Weaning off of all medicine - prednisone and methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I am on 1.5mg of prednisone.. 8 years now of having tapered from 25 and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127904/

Sulfamonide, Methotrexate, aceterma

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Thank you for connecting. I haven't talked to anyone who also has RA and Sjögrens. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708641/

Enbrel and now Orencia (along with methotrexate

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the lung

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 16, 2022

My rheumatologist recommended reducing in 1/4 MG increments after 4MG. It makes total sense when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678232/

Methotrexate was an option but I didn

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 6, 2022

I was dx with pmr last December and then RA A FEW months later . I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672802/

He is now starting methotrexate.

Discussion: PMR and RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 19, 2022

First time user glad to know you all are there. Diagnosed with PMR November 2018 received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605620/

Dr prescribed Methotrexate 10 mg November

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2021

Haven’t gone yet but plan in 2024 to go to Mayo Rochester Dr Alexander to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986552/

reading others have found success w methotrexate

Discussion: Esophageal Lichen Planus

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi grandma, I really understand your feelings. I had methotrexate for a few months and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349893/

I had methotrexate for a few months

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: 1 day ago

Not yet, I've been waiting to hear from the Gynecologist. My G.P. has been doing as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180259/

general anesthetic, I am on Lyrica , methotrexate

Discussion: Has anyone had a vaginal cuff tear?

Support Group: Women's Health

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I get pain and numbness in the front of my thighs upon standing or walking 20...

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Down to 7mg daily. 20mg methotrexate

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I am tapering off of Prednisolone from 15 to 12.5 and now 10mg but am having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072369/

My rheumatologist wants me to start methotrexate

Discussion: Kevzara and prednisone for almost a year-

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 21, 2024