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[Kuktash]

Hi everyone and Merry Christmas! I am new to this page, just wanted to introduce myself ♥️

[sylvi]

Hello and welcome. Have you been diagnosed with RA/RD.xxxx

[Kuktash in reply to sylvi]

Thank you! Yes I have

[oldtimer2]

Welcome to the communiy that no-one WANTS to join - but it's very useful if you HAVE to join. How long have you been on methotrexate? Have you any problems or is it contolling things?

Don't be put off by the number of people posting with problems - we tend not to post when things are going well, just when things are not!

[Kuktash in reply to oldtimer2]

Thank you! I have been on Methotrexate for almost 2 months.

My hands are the worst

I want to get out of it if there is an option. I heard about herbal medications.

[oldtimer in reply to Kuktash]

Be cautious about adding herbal preparations as they may affect your current medication and they are not standardised.

[WilfDog in reply to Kuktash]

I take LLV doterra essential oil supplements and have done since 2017. I showed the ingredients to my consultant who is very open to alternative therapies and likes that I self-care. I am on anti-TNF therapy and prednisolone and she was happy for me to take them. I haven't had a flare-up since doing so and wouldn't stop them now. I am monitored closely, and if there are any issues with my supplements I would alter them accordingly. If you have some alternative remedies that you'd like to try, check with your rheumatologist first and see what they say. It's worth asking.

[Bethany02]

Hi Kuktash welcome to the world of RA lots of good people here who give sensible advice but better to try with your medical providers advice re medication

[Zip1]

I’m sorry you have been diagnosed but welcome to our group, it has helped me loads!

[greynot]

Welcome to a place where there are good and supportive people. Between us you'll probably find someone with experience of anything you ask!

[Bella59]

Sorry you have been diagnosed.It is a lot to take in at first.If you feel after several months on Methotrexate tabs that you are not improving maybe you could try Metojet pen it is injection pen that bypasses stomach.Many people find it helps control nausea symptons.Many of us have tried various meds before we found something that works for us.I hope you will improve soon.

[WilfDog]

Welcome Kuktash

I'm sorry you have been diagnosed with RA, but hopefully, you will find some support within this group. It is very helpful and everyone I have found is very thoughtful and kind, providing great advice. xx

[Daisylazy4]

Hello and welcome! Just joined myself on Christmas. Nice and helpful people here.

[Green230461]

Welcome to the club NOONE wants to join. We are the RAWarriors and we try to support one another. Happy New Year 🥳

[KittyJ]

welcome, I hope you find the group useful