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Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
7/20/2009 9:12:57 PM

Reviewer: Gabbie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I have used mxt for 2 years. Other than the fear of all the side effects, mxt has worked well for me along with Enbrel. I currently haven't had any side effects. I'm taking (8)2.5 mg once a week. The last two months I've tried to cut down to 6, because I was feeling so well and didn't like the possible side effects. I feel like my pain has increased and my mobility has decreased, so with the Dr's ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
6/18/2009 10:56:21 AM

Reviewer: KPete, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
I've been diagnosed with RA for over 10 years now and have been on and off of methotrexate a couple of times. Currently, I've been on it for 1.5 years and am having moderate success with it. However, it does make me tired and nauseated on the day that I take it. And it hasn't completely made me pain free or fatigue free from the RA. However, because of other medical conditions it is really my ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
10/24/2008 1:37:28 PM

Reviewer: LizH., 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
I was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago. I tried methotrexate without much relief for 8-9 months. They dosed me with a wide variety of NSAIDs along with it, but none of them helped at all. A new dr. put me on Arava, with the metho & my liver enzymes went sky high. They are still not back to normal after nearly a year with no meds at all. I just got scared away from taking anything, but wrist j ... Show Full Comment

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