my Brother prescribed 2 different Steroid med's; for R.A.; read on.?

Question

my bro's rheumagolist, 1st visit, prescribed him two different med's: Medrol (methpresilone//(misspelled?)-THE generic
or equalivant of MEDROL plus the other prescription: Predisone! Is it SAFE to take BOTH -at same time! This is cusing me WORRY!!! THE Prednisone 5 MG. AND THE Medrol: 4 MG. / I NOT sure how many of ea. that he is to take per day. I called & left him message to call me but I've not received call from him yet. / note: before I would take BOTH--i'd ask pharmacist; not sure if HE received info/ print-out about his new med's; i hope he DID! he was also presc.
methotrexate; i took that 3 yrs. ago and i think it is: chemo and i assume he is to take it
in small doses (like i took it for my R.A.; i am the oldest child of 5 and he is the youngest; he is in his 40's; i in my 50's. Also, i read in
my medical book that IT IS NOT UNCOMMON TO DEVELOP R.A. after loss of Loved One (that's what happened to me, in my case, but NOT in his case. any comments/help appreciated

Answer 1

Just to calm you a bit.... my step dad has been on a rotating schedule of Humira, Methotrexate, and prednisone for several years. It has helped him tremendously!

Answer 2

do you have any idea what it takes to become a rheumatologist? what makes you think you come anywhere near to knowing what that doctor knows about medications and the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, it is common to prescribe those two together for severe cases, they potentiate the actions of one another.

Answer 3

if your brother is concerned about his treatment and diagnosis, he should seek the advice of a medical professional -a 2nd opinion- rather than Yahoo.

Answer 4

I would get a second opinion.