Just popped my first methotrexate pills today

[Qt314grl]

Thank you all who responded to my “what to expect at my first visit to rheumatologist” post. It went well and my blood tests/exam quickly led to a diagnosis of RA.

He gave me a months worth of prednisone (10mg/day) and a weekly dose of methotrexate of 10mg. Plus 1000micograms folic acid a day (except mtx days of course).

I also have MS, so I am kinda numb at having another diagnosis. I’m not on DMT for my MS right now. Waiting to see what my next MRI looks like.

I am happy to hopefully get some pain relief.

About me: 40 year old female with an amazingly supportive husband and an adorable almost 3y old little boy. I work from home and live in Kentucky, USA.

Looking forward to getting and giving support!

[sylvi]

Aww bless you darling its not fun to have ra,but you have ms as well and a lively 3yr old as well i bet. Your rheumy is sorting you out quickly and seems on the ball. The mtx will take upto 12 weeks for you to really feel it effects darling.xxxx

[Qt314grl in reply to sylvi]

Thanks, looking forward to getting relief!

[pixiewixie]

Dear Qt514girl I am so glad you have started your treatment & I really hope you get some pain relief. I hope that you stay as well as possible for your wee boy, ( has he reached the terrible two's)? MS should have been more than enough!! Unfortunately Autoimmune Disease is uncaring & mean & I am so glad that you have an amazingly supportive husband & an adorable little boy. I really hope the treatment is Positive!! Thinking of you Pixiewixie xx

[Qt314grl in reply to pixiewixie]

Thank you! I am truly lucky to have my little family