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There seems to be a lot of medication’s to take for RA. I am on my fourth prescription and will soon be going on another one as nothing seem

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Middletown, NJ

I am curious as to what medication people are on. I am on my fourth medication and about to try another one is nothing seems to be working. Has anyone had this problem?

October 7, 2024
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I'm on both right now and it's working for me

October 8, 2024
myRAteam

Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience challenges finding the right medication. Here are some insights from a patient's journey:

- Initial Treatments: Standard treatments like methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine were tried but caused side effects such as hair loss and didn't provide relief
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Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience challenges finding the right medication. Here are some insights from a patient's journey:

- Initial Treatments: Standard treatments like methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine were tried but caused side effects such as hair loss and didn't provide relief.
- Subsequent Medications: Sulfasalazine and leflunomide were also ineffective.
- Biologics: After a year of unsuccessful trials, biologics were introduced, which provided better control of inflammation and brought the patient close to remission.
- Current Medication: The patient is now on a daily pill form of a biologic, which has reduced pain and fatigue but hasn't fully restored their previous activity level.

It's common to go through multiple medications before finding one that works effectively.

October 7, 2024

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