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Registered: ‎09-01-2010

Re: Hand swelling, pain !

‎08-07-2022 05:11 PM

@Mustang Shar 

Sending you good thoughts with this diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, and a positive response to the methotrexate prescription.  

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Re: Hand swelling, pain !

‎08-11-2022 11:32 AM

@Mustang Shar wrote:

Ok, here is the final verdict, I have tested positive for rheumatoid arthritis and will start a new drug, methotrexate . This swelling/pain is part of the symptoms. I have to read up on all of this. I understand this drug has many interactions but rheumatologist said my diabetic drugs should be fine. However, a very good chance of strong GI upsets with this.... I haven't started it yet. Ugh, I should just get it over with and start . Maybe it won't be that bad or if it is, maybe it only lasts for couple of days each week.  Fingers crossed that all my joint pains will start to ease up.

Best wishes to you, and this sounds very much like RA. It may take some time but hopefully will help you eventually. 

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