I went off NY biologic because I ended up with swollen legs, chest pains and short of breath. My RA doc said the meds didn't cause it but when reading the side effects it was there so I went off. I also stopped my sulfasalazine for same reason. I hope I'm doing right thing. It seems the side effects are not worth it. I am doing Epsom salt baths, walking, compression stockings, hot tubs, saunas, healthy eating or trying lol and my orthotics. I hope this is going to help.
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It sounds like everyone is doing a good job taking care of yourselves and knowing when to adjust the meds or rest from them. Each of us have a tolerance threshold- some of us can endure higher pain and some cannot cope with a constant low level. Its difficult to know who will have positive or negative reactions to any med. Just as our physical appearance doesn't always reflect our burdens or pain level. At least I try not to look like or smell like an old twisted up dishrag. Some days it is what it is.

Methotrixate is a very low dose of chemo, but I did have my hair thinking and of all things lost my eyebrows, eyelashes are thinner and hardly any body hair.... Lol at least I don't have to shave when I wear shorts

I have had no real side effects. At my doc's recommendation, I have been taking folic acid to help counter any side effects. If you are taking oral methotrexate, take the folic acid (B vitamin) at the at the opposite time of day as the methotrexate since they compete with each other.

I feel like I'm in remission