Good morning! How long does methotrexate take to work for myasthenia gravis, and is leg pain a concern while tapering steroids?
Methotrexate is an immunosuppressive drug used to help manage MG by reducing the abnormal antibodies your immune system produces. Patience is key here — it can take one to two years to see the Show Full Answer
Good morning! How long does methotrexate take to work for myasthenia gravis, and is leg pain a concern while tapering steroids?
Methotrexate is an immunosuppressive drug used to help manage MG by reducing the abnormal antibodies your immune system produces. Patience is key here — it can take one to two years to see the full benefit of this type of treatment. Regarding the leg pain, tapering steroids is a process that needs careful monitoring. It's really important to flag the leg pain to your neurologist or prescribing doctor, as it could be related to the steroid reduction. They'll want to know about this before adjusting further.
A few things worth discussing with your doctor:
- Whether the methotrexate dose is appropriate while tapering
- The pace of the steroid taper (from 20mg to 16mg)
- Whether the leg pain is a side effect worth investigating
Reducing steroids too quickly can sometimes cause issues, so always follow your doctor's guidance on the taper schedule. You're doing the right thing by staying on top of it! 💪
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