Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 I have been on it for a year and then off for 3 months. After the first few doses, I had no side problems and the benefits are that my knees stopped hurting and lost all the swelling. Have fun, Lynette lmthib@... ----- Original Message ----- From: snowdrift52003 Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: 4/18/2004 7:32:52 PM Subject: Re: MTX beginnings What benefits have you experienced?Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 for the first few years it made alot of difference in that i was mobile once more but in recent months we have added prednisone and Arava to the mix and still the benefits far out weigh the side effects. Cheers, ette At 11:32 19/04/04, you wrote: >What benefits have you experienced? > >Sierra > > > > > > >Did anyone here have a good experience starting oral MTX? I see my > > >rheumy in 2 weeks and it is possible she may recommend it for me. > > >Aside from the potential toxicity to my precious liver and other > > >beloved organs, I keep reading that oral MTX is simply horrible to > > >take. I know that folic acid is a must and will help relieve the >side > > >effects. And I've gathered that injections are better. Is there > > >anyone out there who's had a not so bad experience stating on it? > > >I've had a sensitivity to meds, so I'm worried about this potential > > >next step. > > > > > >Sierra > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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