Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hi All, I'm a newbie, 42 years old and was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago when my arms started to fall asleep. I have been to three different rheumotologists and finally picked one mainly because he also has RA and he trained at the Mayo clinic. He started me on Sulfasalazine 2,000mg per day 1 ½ years ago. A year ago he put me on Plaquenil at 600mg per day. Things are getting worse not better. At first what was swollen elbows and pain, now it has progressed to my shoulders, knees and neck. 3 months ago he started me on Methotrexate 20mg once a week. I've been keeping a pain and joint diary. What hurts, how much, what the weather is and what I was doing. Still no change, and it's getting worse. The flare up's last a week or more now. My elbows can only move 8 inches at the hand end and my neck is constantly hurting now with a noticeable decrease in the range of motion. Does anyone now what might be next or what may help? TIA, Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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