i had to do the methotrexate shit too, first the tablets then the weekly shots. Horrible drug like the prednisone, the methotrexate receeded my hairline i think.
Glad to be rid of all that.
I also went from mtx tablets to shots; the tablets weren't strong enough and we could not up the dose any further. The shots were painful and left ugly black necrosis spots on my belly, but I hungered for them as if I were a junky. They did help to ease the pain and swelling. Switched back to tablets again when I had to switch to a different brand of shots with blunt and crooked needles...
My hair thinned out a bit and clogged many a drain. Still have enough on my head to make a decent pony tail or braid. Or to dye in unlikely colours like blue or purple.
The high dosed prednisone shots were a mixed blessing. The first week I was as sick as a dog, but the following six weeks a felt as if I were super girl.
Still, I'm glad that's all over!