Re: rheumatoid arthritis - Question

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,Cloverskies wrote:

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> I'm new to this group. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis

in my hands about 7 weeks ago.

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> I'm really nervous about taking the Methotrexate,,the doctor

said its a chemotherapy drug and I just don't like anything that suppresses your

immune system. Does anyone else take this drug and

if so what how does it work for them and what do they think about it?

Cloverskies,

Welcome to the group. I understand you worrying about suppressing your immune

system. There are many supplements advertised and you could ask your

Rheumatologist.

Pain medication and others can suppress your immune system over time.

I am going to make an an appointment with an immunologist as there are

medications they give to build up your immune system and I would like to be

assessed for it especially having fibromyalagia and Rheumatoid arthritis is an

immunity suppressed disorder:

From Article:

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's immune

system mistakenly attacks the tissues it is supposed to protect.

I have heard low impact exercises, water therapy, heat and other things your

Doctor can tell you but I hope the best for you and please let us know how you

are. It is not good to have pain and inflammation. Welcome again.

Bennie