At last some answers....

[Lisashoemad]

Hello everyone..... Im just starting my journey with this lurgy.... Complained for years of aches pains, tiredness joint pains...yarda yarda..... Had numerous blood tests...each time rf was creeping up.....countless injections into shoulder..and a foot problem thats failing to repair.....at latest rheumy visit....my Rf level had gone from 55 to 170.... Had another consultant come in room give me a leaflet on methotrexate said read it but dont worry he suspects i hav RA..... And that i was to have chest xray....scans on hands...and come back next week to early arthritis clinic.....so although someone is listening to me and that i am finally getting answers im also scared after reading that leaflet....... Im mum to 4... 23..21...18.. And 8.... Grandma to 4.... Twins 5... Boy 2... And latest girl 5 months.....

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welcome. at LAST you have some answers mtx gives very good result most people x

[sylvi]

Like summer has said you are getting answers,its not all bad i can assure you,just go with the flow and give it a try, if it works for you, you will be wondering why did you worry so much. xxx

[allanah]

Good stuff at least you are heading in the right direction now getting you medication. Bet you are delighted. Lots of people get much better very quickly with methotrexate xx

[petalnumber2]

You've jumped the biggest hurdle by just having a diagnosis. It is all a bit scarey at first and your emotions will be all over the place. But, you'll be looked after now and though reading all about Methotrexate is a bit daunting it does provide relief from all the awful symptoms or RA.

Methotrexate works on keeping inflammation down, but does nothing for the pain. So, my advice is don't suffer pain needlessly like I did for a long time, until my clinical nurse explained that taking paracetamol regularly each day, can really keep you more comfortable.

I'm sorry that you too have this disease, but pleased that you have some answers now.

Take care of yourself, June xxx

[selina]

Take a deep breath and try not to worry! We can say that 'cos we've been there! MTX suits me with few side effects - one of the lucky ones I guess. But you could be lucky too and really get to enjoy those grandchildren. Good luck x