Hi all, recently been diagnosed and going back to discuss a treatment plan. Had Osteo arthritis for many years and have had a couple of joint replacements. Now have rheumatoid. Been reading about the medications available and the side effects sound scary especially as I have a few other medical issues. Have the side effects been dramatised or are they a given and part and parcel of having RA? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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Hi, I’m a 54 year old women. Strong family history of RA. Swelling, pain and stiffness in my fingers, wrists and big toe
I have been on methotrexate for about a year. I didn’t have a single side effect and still don’t. I had a bit of dizziness in the first month but I started on a low dose because I have RA kidney disease though. In any case it was a true life changer for me, I hope to stay on it for a long time! I’m 60.
Thanks for the response. Great to hear it’s helping. There’s so much negativity online towards it that’s it great to hear some positivity. Thank you 
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