expectations

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Hi everyone,

I have another question that I am sure has already been addressed, but

since I'm relatively new here I wanted to ask about expectations. I

am now 5 weeks post MTX injection treatments since being diagnosed

with RA 8 weeks ago.

Can anyone let me know what my expectations should be with regard to

pain relief and relief from stiffness as well. After sitting for

periods of time, I get up and I feel like I'm 90 years old. This is

true after rising in the mornings after sleeping. Will I get complete

pain free? I know that there may be periods of flare ups, but so far,

I have had no evidence of anything. No real improvement, and

certainly no pain relief. It may be helping as far as medically goes

in prevention of erosion, but that's something I can't determine

without the doctor doing tests, etc. I basically want to know if I

have better days ahead, or if I am to expect continual pain from here

on out.

Thanks,

Les