Be very careful on methotrexate if u start having any breathing problems get off of it
I almost died from 3 injections
Be very aware of all side effects
Very dangerous drug with many side effects

I was on constant prednisone and I loved how it made me feel but the side effects of prednisone are so bad I have weaned myself off. I will take a dose pac if I am in a bad flair. I know it was great for the fatigue because it gives you energy at first but later on that seems to go down a bit. It is not worth it with the side effects of prednisone skin, vein and artery damage etc etc

I became so sick from methotrexate that I wanted to die. Nausea, horrible sweats and overwhelming exhaustion. It was very toxic.

I took methotrexate for 5 years without problem until I developed a sensitivity to it. Prednisone is my go to drug for RA. Have experienced moon face, bruising, paper thin skin, and on higher doses I'm like a shark in the kitchen. All the drugs have lists of scary side effects but the bottom line is how do you want to live your life. I will take some risk to improve my life.

Monicalarsonjungers, I was on both meds also and after a year I started having breathing problems. My Dr took me off the methotrexate and put me on leflunomide. By God will, it's working.