If you could choose your DMARD or other medication

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I'm still reading, reading, reading.....

I'm scheduled to return to see my rheumatologist in 2 weeks. I'd like to go

informed because

at that point we are going to discuss my medication. I'm on Prednisone for two

weeks to

knock out some of the inflammation and pain in my joints. She also wanted to

see how well I

responded to it.

I've read that Methotrexate seems to be the first drug of choice. My dad, who

has suffered

with RA for at least 10 years, is on Remicade - however, his doctor prescribed

it after all else

failed to help him.

If you were me, what would you choose? What would you avoid? I'm very lucky to

have an

open-minded Rheumatologist who listens to my imput.

Always, my thanks.

Paige