New rheumatoid diagnosis

Neugle

Hello, I am newly diagnosed this week with RA and start methotrexate on Friday. I woke up 5 weeks ago with a hand that wouldn't work and that was it - at first it was thought to be tendonitis but blood tests and a very helpful rheumatologist soon showed what it was. I'm struggling a bit; although I know the meds will help, it is all a bit new and uncertain. Glad to find this community :-)

Tom

 Hello, @Neugle and welcome to the forum.

I see that have recently been given a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, with Methotrexate treatment to start on Friday.

Here is a link to information on your condition from our website:

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

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

You should remember that it can take a few months for the effects of the methotrexate to become fully effective, so while you are waiting you may want to consider some of the strategies set out in the attached:

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

 Please do keep attached through the forum and let us know how you get on.

Tom

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