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Last week, I went to a bone doctor because I have some problems with my hands. He got me an appointment within a few days at a rheumatologist. Now, I'm on Prednisone (a steroid) for the next month and Methotrexate and Folic Acid long term. The Folic Acid is for possible side effects (mouth sores) of the Methotrexate.
I honestly don't like taking prescription drugs, and I'm not thrilled at all with taking the Prednisone, but it stops the harmful progression of the arthritis quickly and gives the Methotrexate time to kick in.
I've started learning all I can about rheumatoid arthritis and natural and alternative ways to help and possibly cure it. I have another thread about a friend having RA, but since I was diagnosed with it only yesterday and have since learned that a large number of people are afflicted with it, I want to share my progress. Hopefully, I'll be able to get off the prescription drugs to natural ones.
I honestly don't like taking prescription drugs, and I'm not thrilled at all with taking the Prednisone, but it stops the harmful progression of the arthritis quickly and gives the Methotrexate time to kick in.
I've started learning all I can about rheumatoid arthritis and natural and alternative ways to help and possibly cure it. I have another thread about a friend having RA, but since I was diagnosed with it only yesterday and have since learned that a large number of people are afflicted with it, I want to share my progress. Hopefully, I'll be able to get off the prescription drugs to natural ones.