I’m new here: methotrexate renewal

[Leades]

Hello everyone,

I am so grateful for this community and being able to read your posts, it is really helping.

I have been diagnosed with RA in February and I had one appointment with the rheumatologist who got me started on methotrexate 20mg for six weeks.

My six weeks are now coming to an end and I was supposed to have a review appointment at the hospital to either continue or change the treatment. So far, I haven’t received any appointment (and I doubt I will due to the current situation).

Is there anyone who was in the same situation and still managed to get a renewal of their medication? I am a bit worried I will have to do without a treatment for a long period of time and my RA is very active and I struggle to cope with it.

Thank you

Léa

[AgedCrone]

Have you contacted your rheumatology team? I’m afraid we often have to chase up blood tests and in the present situation you will have to be a bit more proactive...so contact your rheumy team.

[allanah]

Hi, welcome ! Yes I. Afraid you have to be your own advocate in this game and xall the rheumy department . I know my consultants are phoning people back to discuss and sending treatments to patients . So keep trying on the number for rheumatology.

[springcross]

If you can't get hold of the Rheumy team, contact your GP for advice.