Is It Worth Going On Meds With The Side Effects? Seems Like A No Win Situation
I find you've no choice when you suffer badly you'll try anythin and everything
There are side effects for every med out there - even aspirin. Not everyone reacts the same way to them. The best thing is to listen to your rheumy as to what he/she is advising and trying them. I have been on RA meds for 11 years and have not had any trouble with any of them.
Not everyone develops the side effects. They just have to list them all even if only one person in a million developed it. Some people can't even take aspirin. Try them is your rheumy recommends them. It's better than the alternative of what no treatment will do to your joints.
Methotrexate made it so I no longer had to have both knees aspirated twice a year!
Thanks. My mom had terrible side effects. Doc wants to start plaquenil but the side effects can affect vision, since I dont see great now that scares me. Thanks for the input
Ankylosing Spondylitis Anyone? Drop Some Tips And Wisdom For Your Girl Here :(
I've Never Been On RA Meds Except NSAIDs, Now They Want To Put Me On Methotrexate. I Am Terrified Of The Side Effects. Is It Worth It?
What's Normally Offered If Methotrexate Does Not Work.
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