Re: Re: Taking Methotrexate?Are the side effects worth it? Does ...

[Guest guest]

My insurance company said that I had to try Methotrexate before they would

approve other meds. So I started with Mtx. I felt kind of icky for the

first couple of days, but it did help the RA. The next med to try was Arava.

That also made me sick, made my hair fall out and wasn't any better. So after

trying those two, the company would pay for Remicade, which has been

wonderful. I'm still on the lowest dose and probably going to raise it the next

time.

dd

[Guest guest]

Medicare requires the MTX to go first too. I am crossing my fingers that

the Arava works better if not, back to the rheumatologist we go.

Sue

Re: [ ] Re: Taking Methotrexate?Are the side effects worth

it? Does ...

My insurance company said that I had to try Methotrexate before they would

approve other meds. So I started with Mtx. I felt kind of icky for the

first couple of days, but it did help the RA. The next med to try was

Arava.

That also made me sick, made my hair fall out and wasn't any better. So

after

trying those two, the company would pay for Remicade, which has been

wonderful. I'm still on the lowest dose and probably going to raise it the

next

time.

dd