Guest guest Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 I don't post here much, but read the posts daily. I and 35 and was diagnosed in April with RA. I introduced myself to the group at that time. Right away, my rheumy put me on mtx, bextra, folic acid. He has upped my mtx every month by 5 mg.(am now at 25 mg.)and the swelling is still not gone from my feet. He is very aggressive and told me yesterday that he will not be satisfied until I have NO inflammation. So, in October (barring any miracle healing by the mtx), he wants to start me on Remicade. My husband is adamant that I not do it. He thinks that I just keep adding more medication and am only trading one problem for another because of the side effects. I have had no problems or side effects with mtx. Does anyone out there who is or has been on Remicade have any suggestions or helpful advice? My rheumy is really worried about joint damage, as I am. He says that he knows that it seems like he is being aggressive, but my RA is so acute that that is the only way to approach it. I would appreciate any comments. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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