It sounds like the medication being referred to might be methotrexate — one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for RA. Great that it's working well!
Methotrexate is often used as a long-term treatment. Many people stay on it for years, as long as it continues to work and side effects remain manageable. The key is Show Full Answer
It sounds like the medication being referred to might be methotrexate — one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for RA. Great that it's working well!
Methotrexate is often used as a long-term treatment. Many people stay on it for years, as long as it continues to work and side effects remain manageable. The key is regular check-ins with a rheumatologist to monitor how the body is responding over time. As for whether it can make pain worse — increased joint pain is not a known side effect of methotrexate. However, it does take time to fully kick in, sometimes up to several months.
A myRAteam member shared: "In the beginning, I thought I felt worse the day after I took my methotrexate. However, after about six months, I no longer had this problem."
Some tips to stay on track:
- Keep taking it even when feeling good — that means it's working!
- Never stop or change the dose without talking to a doctor first
- Report any new or worsening symptoms to a rheumatologist promptly
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