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i have had RA for 12years and have had mtxt and numerous others for the last 3years i have been in leflumomide and have had numerous growths

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has anyone else had this problem not sure if meds or not RA consultant not really interested can anyone shed any light on this? have had 2 removed in hospital but left with 10 help...

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What sort of growths? I've not heard of this with RA treatment. The consultant may not be interested because it isn't related to your RA? They do get very blinkered.

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Are they rheumatoid nodules? These are caused by severe RA or can be from mxt use. I have some, on my elbows and arm. I have read that they are not usually removed unless absolutely necessary. These are my the only growth s that I know about, with RA

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