Am I contributing to joint damage?

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OK... need advice from you knowledgeable RA veterans. I am one of

the lucky ones who methotrexate is seemingly working pretty well

for. I managed to ween myself off the prednisone and now am taking

15 mg methotrexate weekly and 150 mg of an anti-inflammatory daily.

I choreograph beam and floor routines for gymnasts as well as

occasionally coach and I am starting nursing school this fall.

Obviously what I am most concerned about is the what ifs and what

nexts. I flare up after choreographing all day or if I'm on my feet

all day (not to the level of many of you out there) but because joint

pain (as a former gymnast) is something in the past I've been used

to... I just kind of shake it off and keep going. (Even limping)

Choreography is my moneymaker. Am I contributing to joint damage or

is it an okay thing to continue if the pain tolerance is within

reason and I am on a DMARD? I know it is something to run by my doc.

but occasionally I get not so straight answers from him. I admire

you all so much and your experience and wisdom. Thanks...

Oh... by the way... no tumbles down the stairs lately. Must be that

I'm back in the gym.