Guest guest Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 I have been diagnosed with RA for about 4-5 months. I'm taking Prednisone 15 mg, Methotrexate (5 -2.5mg tabs per week), and Vioxx. The rheumatologist increases the MXT every 6 weeks, and says he will add another drug after I reach 7 tabs per week. I am a registered nurse who watched my dad suffer with RA and anykylosising spondylitis for most of my life. Is it common practice to move so slowly? I am hurting so badly...taking up to 6 Vicodin per day and sometimes Demerol at night. I am working, but that's becoming hard. Do I need a second opinion? Can't we start Remicaid or something else? Any help is appreciated. Sheree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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