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I have had a diagnosis of RA now for 10 years. Methotrexate 20 mg., was great...

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Methotrexate 20 mg., was great to me

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 11, 2020

X-Rays have shown I have cppd arthropathy in my hands and knee. Calcium pyrophosphate crystals. Another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305225/

Methotrexate was suggested and I debated

Discussion: Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis and Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16 8:15am

Has he started treatment yet? There are various treatments for polymyositis and PT helps also. I...

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immunosuppressive medication (Medrol, Methotrexate

Discussion: My husband just diagnosed with polymyositis and awaiting muscle biopsy

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 23 11:01am

DMARD's are medications that change the progression of inflammatory arthritis. That is where the "disease modifying"...

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Medications like methotrexate, leflunomide

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

Hi Maria! I was diagnosed with EF in March 2022 and had similar symptoms. Do have...

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April and the doctors have prescribed methotrexate

Discussion: Eosinophilic Fasciitis: Looking to connect with others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 22, 2022

Yes, I have had it for over 2 years and it won't go away! The doc...

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off my steroids and I am on 6 ml of Methotrexate

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rhuematica

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jan 29 10:21am

You might want to mention Kevzara for PMR because it is FDA approved for PMR. Actemra...

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You may need to try methotrexate first

Discussion: Can ultrasound help confirm PMR diagnosis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 3 8:47pm

Thanks so much for the additional information. This is really helpful. With the extent of your...

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A higher dose of methotrexate may allow ... Methotrexate is often prescribed up

Discussion: Relapsing polychondritis

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

I will tell you that treating some cases of RA -and even more so PMR -...

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more effective in combination with Methotrexate ... That means low dose prednisone then methotrexate

Discussion: "Evolution" of Seronegative RA into PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25, 2024

For anyone considering vaccines, I will share my story in case anyone finds it helpful...I have...

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prednisone 5 mg daily and am trying Methotrexate ... who skipped 10 days to 2 weeks of methotrexate

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I was diagnosed with GPA in 2007. I am currently 70 and live near Dallas Texas....

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good rheumatologist who started me on methotrexate ... substituted cytoxin and prednisone for the methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone have granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or Wegener's?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 6, 2018

My father aged 71 diagnosed with Primary CNS Lymphoma in Dec 2024. Symptoms in Nov 2024...

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undergone 2 sessions of Chemo (MTR - Methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma?

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jan 7 2:19am

I just joined this group and I hope to find some answers and relief to my...

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My local doctor has me on Methotrexate

Discussion: Anyone living with Raynaud's?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Thanks for question. I AM addicted to Prednisone due to low dose daily usage for 35...

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other RA meds too - potencies IV, methotrexate

Discussion: Medication question

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Are you seeing a rheumatologist? I, my daughter and a friend all have autoimmune disorders and...

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From my experience methotrexate is not

Discussion: Is starting methotrexate "overkill "

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

I tried Methotrexate and reacted badly but many others find it helpful. Hydroxychloroquine has worked for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134027/

I tried Methotrexate and reacted badly

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 31, 2024

Thank you for filling me in on what you do to avoid being sick. I'm not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107437/

if the doctor is putting me on the methotrexate

Discussion: Humira Infections -- how do you handle each infection?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Logging your Pred dose, symptoms, even significant dietary changes is very helpful. I also keep details...

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Prednisone and feeling hideous due to Methotrexate

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

That’s consistent with my experience too. I had a good long stretch of over a year...

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I could not tolerate the dosage of methotrexate

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I presented with Raynauds (Hands and feet), swollen hands/feet, general malaise in addition to being very...

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However, I was on Methotrexate for the

Discussion: Raynaud's Syndrome: Anyone want to talk about Raynaud’s?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 12, 2023