Methotrexate for osteoarthritis ?

[arvine]

well saw rheumy today, finally decided to try the injections of methotrexate, for all over joint and muscle pain, hands, fingers, wrists , ankles , right hip( getting hip replacement) , was reluctant hearing about all side affects , bit chronic pain since end of June 2024, starting at 15 mgs 1st week, 17.5 second week, ( then bloodwork at 2 weeks) see how liver tests ate then 20 mgs going forward, am apprehensive, and will miss my glass of wine at end of day and dinner, but have to give it a try, although could be 3-6 mos before pain relief apparently

[kenster1]

done absolute nothing for my pain.

[arvine in reply to kenster1]

Wjat dose and what pain caused by what diagnosis please?

[kenster1 in reply to arvine]

Went to Rhumatologist few years said I didn't have that but never ruled out arthritis but said likely chronic pain

[arvine in reply to kenster1]

And where were yiu having most pain and when, just trying to find out if we have similar condition

[kenster1 in reply to arvine]

Mostly my back and legs my pains.

[arvine in reply to kenster1]

Javebyou haf exrays, MRI catscans etc to help diagnose your pain?