Am I expecting too much from methotrexate

MikeyRH

I have been on methotrexate circa 3 years but do not seem to get the relief from RA I appear to be being promised by the medical team.

I continue to explain the pain I’m having and how debilitating the condition is and the normal response is:there is nothing showing in my bloods or X-rays/scans.

Things are a little more complicated in that I have RA with connective tissues overlap.

so am I expecting too much this is the norm as opposed to flares and has certainly got worse over the last 6 months

janey4

Hi @MikeyRH thanks for joining

So you have been on methotrexate circa 3 years but do not seem to be getting relief from the RA. Also things are more complicated for you with connective tissue.

You may wish to request a medical review through your nurse or consultant, as sometimes medications do need to be changed.

A flare up can occur if you have been perhaps stressed, anxious or overdoing things but as this has been for so long now, it would be a good idea to speak to your rheumatology department.

This is the link to RA which you may find helpful

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

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

Do have a look around the rest of the community. You may find looking at living with arthritis helpful to look at Life With Arthritis — Versus Arthritis

Take care Janey

MikeyRH

Thanks Janey4

The challenge of a getting to see the consultant team as appointments seem pretty scare, but that won’t stop me chasing them