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I was diagnosed with RA and secondary Sjogren's in June 2023. I have been ill since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929227/

story - back to RA - I was taking Leflunomide

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

There is now an alternative to prednisone that was recently FDA approved for the treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860768/

medications like methotrexate and leflunomide

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16, 2023

Colleen, To be sure I'm understanding how this works, are my comments reaching out to all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867406/

until another drug I agreed to try, Leflunomide

Discussion: Prolia side effects-increased RA inflammation

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 27, 2023

"I need to figure out the difference between a PMR flare and adrenal insufficiency pain." ---------------------...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390907/

Methotrexate might work ... maybe leflunomide

Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 10 11:16am

It’s common for the ANA titer to fluctuate some. You have presented a very good, concise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103331/

other drugs such as methotrexate or leflunomide

Discussion: ANA 1280 now ANA 2560

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Hi @johnbishop, I got very sick 2 years ago, unable to get out of bed because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782182/

prednisone/Methotrexate, prednisone/Leflunomide

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

I have tried Actemra via injection the results were impressive for pain reduction however I previously...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751352/

I have also tried Leflunomide again

Discussion: What's a good anti inflamation drug (not prednisone) for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

I'm Bronna. I was diagnosed with RA in 11/2019 after being placed on biologic Dupixent for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244478/

no longer worked and was placed on Leflunomide

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 24 10:33am

"Methotrexate is given as an adjunct drug to disease modifying biologics because it has a multiplier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076365/

alternatives other than methotrexate and leflunomide

Discussion: "Evolution" of Seronegative RA into PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 28, 2024

Yes, I was diagnosed with Sjogren's in 2002. In my case my Immune System uses cytokines...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911935/

I am now on Leflunomide, once a day ... If all is OK I'll increase the Leflunomide

Discussion: Anyone With PMR Also Diagnosed With Sjogren's?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

"It is a tough game, for sure, and there is no standard game plan works for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279820/

reinforcements like methotrexate and leflunomide

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 12 7:36am

"I want her to consider Actemra for me. Based on posts in this group, I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203893/

Those alternatives included Leflunomide

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4 3:39pm

People find different things that work for them. Collectively they are all called "Steroid sparing medications."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206761/

Methotrexate and Leflunomide are two

Discussion: Titration down in steroids

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 8 11:38am

Hi all. I have been on a roller coaster of pred doses because at first I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774144/

SO...my rheumy wants me on leflunomide

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

"I had been able to reduce to 5mg a day and still have reasonable comfort, trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126388/

medications like methotrexate and leflunomide

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

I received Actemra for PMR 4 years ago.. Actemra was requested and approved. Actemra works very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864851/

medications such as methotrexate and leflunomide

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22, 2023

Hi John, I just received word yesterday from my doctor's office that my insurance company had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767044/

He wants me to try Leflunomide but I

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

Welcome @warriorsue333, I know it has to be difficult for you to watch your mother in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661225/

azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran, others), or leflunomide

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

I don't think you failed and don't let the flare crush you! I understand your feeling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048359/

always amazed me how methotrexate and leflunomide

Discussion: Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Hello., 👋 I am new here and very glad to have found this forum! I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841071/

I felt well on, with no itch) and Leflunomide

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 10, 2023