Reviewer: delsteele, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Diagnosed with RA in Jan. 2010 at age 62 (all of my joints literally became painful overnight - never had any discomfort before). Started on 25 mg of Methotrexate once a week plus high doses of Prednisone until the pain got under control. Have continued with 25 mg MTX each week and 5 mg of Prednisone for the past couple of years. Currently weaning off Prednisone since it may have caused my bone ... Show Full Comment

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Diagnosed with RA in Jan. 2010 at age 62 (all of my joints literally became painful overnight - never had any discomfort before). Started on 25 mg of Methotrexate once a week plus high doses of Prednisone until the pain got under control. Have continued with 25 mg MTX each week and 5 mg of Prednisone for the past couple of years. Currently weaning off Prednisone since it may have caused my bone density to drop, and RA dr. has added 400 mg of Plaquenil daily (saying anyone rarely can get by on just MTX) and wanted to get that into my system before the pain might return. I'm hoping that my dosage of MTX may be decreased some in the future since it sounds like no one seems to be on that high a dosage. I've been totally pain free for at least 2 years and feel great (but worry about the side effects of taking these drugs).
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Reviewer: WV Missy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've been on Methotrexate for over 10 yrs. Worked great for 9..this past yr has been horrible. Didn't put it together till I had to stop taking it for a week before a procedure. I was nauseated to the point of vomiting for the first 48 hrs. I was tired, sleepy, had floaters really bad, Palpatations, dry mouth, intestinal problems and other stuff. When I didn't take it I felt so much better. Now af ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on Methotrexate for over 10 yrs. Worked great for 9..this past yr has been horrible. Didn't put it together till I had to stop taking it for a week before a procedure. I was nauseated to the point of vomiting for the first 48 hrs. I was tired, sleepy, had floaters really bad, Palpatations, dry mouth, intestinal problems and other stuff. When I didn't take it I felt so much better. Now after 4 weeks the RA pain is hitting with a vengence. Everything hurts. Dr. has offered the injection just not sure if I want to go thru everything again. I am sure there is other stuff out there. I can't even think about being that sick again. If it wasn't for the severe pain I'm going thru right now I wouldn't even consider the thought of taking it again. I don't know what it has done to my insides. I do have erosions on my stomach lining which I think the Metho. caused. I have also HAD really bad pain under my right rib which makes me think it was causing my gall bladder to go bad since Metho it noted for doing damage. Since I haven't taken the Metho I haven't even had that pain. Like someone else said you have to pick your poison. Is it worth it? Does it Work? Do you feel good and have some quality of life while taking it? I was fine till now. Now its decision time. Hopefully the dr. will have some kind of plan when I see her in a few weeks.
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Reviewer: hannie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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My rheumatoid arthritis has gone in remission now for 4 years. I have monthly blood tests

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My rheumatoid arthritis has gone in remission now for 4 years. I have monthly blood tests
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Reviewer: KC, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Medicine is helping taking 7 2.5 mg weekly, daily folic acid and 2 5mg prednisone daily, blood work every 6 weeks pain less still have finger joint swelling. Hope it works long range,

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Medicine is helping taking 7 2.5 mg weekly, daily folic acid and 2 5mg prednisone daily, blood work every 6 weeks pain less still have finger joint swelling. Hope it works long range,
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Reviewer: Barbara, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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To date, medication seems to be effective along with taking Nabumetone, to control my RA.

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To date, medication seems to be effective along with taking Nabumetone, to control my RA.
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