I was taking the 6 pills every friday, after about 4 months I started to feel a big improvement, not being woke up by pain at night etc., my MD wanted to have me start with Humira but I refused so we switched me to self-injections (ugh) to up the dose and less trauma for my stomach. Its been going ok, but this last week my husband and I found a lot of nodules on my thighs, that explains the stran...
chazlett06 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/15/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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although this pill is hard on my stomach, and ive noticed more hair than normal falling out- its a very effective treatment for my RA. The results completely outweigh the side effects and im very glad my doctor started me on this prescription. If you follow your doctors directions and get regular check ups, you dont have much to fear with this med except an upset stomach.
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Anonymous |
11/12/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication is the best for the pain but is damaging other things
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section8 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
11/1/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.7
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My husband was put on this drug for his rheumatoid arthritis. It helped, however it has done great damage to his lungs and he now has to use oxygen full time.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I was diagnosed with undifferentiated connective tissue disease, and since starting this med 4 months ago I am actually able to do stairs, and want to go walking/hiking/working out at the gym, where before I needed help just to stand. Still in some pain, but my dosage was just increased from 10mg to 15mg, so we'll see how that goes.
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doris | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.7
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been on this drug two years, from4-up to 8mg aweek.
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tooshba | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Psoriasis
Overall rating 2.7
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I was on this medicine for 7 months.I went in the hospital, cause I wasn't feeling well. I had to be put on a breathing machine, had a chest tube put in my side. I almost died from taking this medication. I wouldn't recommend this medicine to any one.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/21/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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It has been 5 weeks since my first dose 10mg 1 X per week and I feel alot better than I have been while taking Plaquenil 200mg 2 X daily. No serious side affects less elbow,wrist,shoulder and knee pain.
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Jeema | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
10/20/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My 7 yr old grandaughter has been diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for over a year now and the methotrexate treatment has worked wonderfully in restoring her activity level and lessens her joint pain.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Psoriasis
Overall rating 5.0
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I've tried everything under the sun to treat my scalp psoriasis. Methotrexate works, and fast. Within one week, my 7 year battle with Psoriasis was significantly improved. Within 4 weeks, completely gone.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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I have had great improvment in my symptoms since starting Methotrexate.
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Anonymous |
9/29/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.0
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K-squared | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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This drug is used for Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. It was a big, BIG help in my arthritis. The side effects were well worth the improvement in my joints -- this drug was nothing short of amazing in curbing my arthritis.
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hotmama84692VERIZON.NET | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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i have felt horrible since beginning this drug although i havestarted seeing a little improvement with it
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