From Methrotrexate to Arava

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Has anyone gone from MTX to Arava and seen improvement?

I am at a point that I need something more than MTX. I was thinking he would add

prednisone since it helped when I took it a few days. But my Rheumy has

suggested trying Arava. I was a little reluctant, to stop MTX because it has

done so much for me. So we are trying an increased doseage of MTX by 2

tablets. This is third week and I am not seeing much improvement if any.

I know we are all different and what works for one doesn't the other. From what

I have read the biggest concern I have would be the increase in blood pressure.

I am already on medication for that so I would have to monitor that. Hope

everyone is having a good day,