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                        Hi Carole,    I am glad you posted.  How long have you had RA?  Did you start out with PMR, like I did?      It's wonderful that you got off of Prednisone.  I just can't do it.  I was on MTX a couple years ago, but then my doctor had me stop it, because he thought it wasn't doing much for me.  After being off of MTX for 8 months, he had me try going on it again, but my body couldn't tolerate it at all.      I am on Enbrel and 10mg Prednisone.  I gained 60 pounds in the 2 years I've been on the steroid.  I don't like it, but at least I can get around.    Tell me more about your experience.  It's good to share.    Best wishes, Carole,  for pain free days.    Shar