Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hello! After two pretty good years on methotrexate, my rheumy has switched me to Arava. She thought my increased fatigued may have been related to the MTX, and I think she was right! I definitely have more energy since stopping it. I've only been on the Arava two weeks, and I read that it takes 4-6 (rheumy told me possibily up to 12) weeks for it to take effect. My question: Why do I feel so good?! I finished a Prednisone burst last Sunday--could that be why? Does it have a lingering effect? I was worried that once I finished it the inflammation would come back because it was too soon for the Arava to be helping. But, no inflammation at all! And this energy is a precious gift... The only pain med I need to take right now is OTC Tylenol Arthritis. (I had been taking Celebrex for the past several years, but the rheumy said I wouldn't need it during the Prednisone burst, so I stopped and never restarted.) Any thoughts? Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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