Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Have you looked at your diet? Stress level? Exercise? Sierra > > Hi everyone, > > I have yet another question. > > I have been on MTX 15mg for 8 weeks now and haven't seen any > improvement but quite the contrary. My doctor said that she felt I am > having a flaire, and that's why I hurt more and have more swelling. > > She has me in the process of increasing my dosage to 20mg weekly. She > also tells me that I need to give it a couple more months to get > relief. What I didn't ask was how long flaires usually last. When do > people go into remission? How long do remissions typically last? > > Thanks for all the help and support. > > Les, GA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Hi Les, I've been on MTX since August and have just had my dosage increased to 17.5. My rheumy increased my folic acid to Leucovoren as well, since my hair started to fall out. I have seen very little difference and in fact felt worse after starting the MTX. I thought I was crazy, but I guess not, since you had the same thing happen. When I visited her last week, she started me on Voltaren (an anti-imflammatory) which was a big hit for me. I'm feeling much better, but sure know when it's time to take it again (I start hurting all over). I have most of my symptoms in my hips and elbows. Perhaps your doctor can add something to help with the pain until the MTX starts working (hope, hope). Best of luck, Vicki --- In , " " <leslielick777@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I have yet another question. > > I have been on MTX 15mg for 8 weeks now and haven't seen any > improvement but quite the contrary. My doctor said that she felt I am > having a flaire, and that's why I hurt more and have more swelling. > > She has me in the process of increasing my dosage to 20mg weekly. She > also tells me that I need to give it a couple more months to get > relief. What I didn't ask was how long flaires usually last. When do > people go into remission? How long do remissions typically last? > > Thanks for all the help and support. > > Les, GA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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