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outirudd

Hi my husband was diagnosed with RA 4 months ago. He has been on sick leave since. He is on hydroxychloroquine and methatrexate injections. The disease has not improved but it has not got worse either. His ESR remains high and he has stomach pains, few trips to toilet each day, chills and fatigue.

His consultant has ordered an abdominal scan, done extra blood tests etc. I'm worried that there is something else going on, not just RA which is why he is waiting for the scan. Anyone else been in this situation?

Thanks for any positive (supportive) comments, advice! Elisa xx

Tom

Hello and welcome to the forum, @outirudd.

I see that your husband has been diagnosed with RA and is going through the process of establishing the appropriate medication. All medication takes time to take effect and patience is needed. Trust the process.

Here are some links to information on our website:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/methotrexate/

as your husband is new to the illness, he may find this helpful:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/emotional-wellbeing/

And here is general information on RA:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/

We wish you and your husband well and keep posting with your progress.

Tom