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Originally Posted by Patti  My 25 year old daughter was diagnosed with it about 5 months ago. Hers affects her larger joints. Her knees and elbows. Her rheumatologist has her on a prescription anti inflammatory, folic acid and a strong RA drug. She started out on 3 tablets 1 a week and is now up to 6 with very little relief. Next month they will up her to 7 pills and that is the maximum. After that they will try a different drug. I feel so bad for her to be dealing with this so young. Not to mention the scary side effects these drugs can have. I would like to find a holistic remedy. I hope you can get some relief. |
Patti, Just wondering what drug your daughter is taking? from the description of the dose it sounds like it could be Methotrexate. I have osteo in my hands and rheumatoid arthritis in my other joints. The Methotrexate did help but the doctor never told me that one of the side effects was hair loss as this is also a chemo drug. I hope it works for your daughter, I know how hard it is when your hands hurt so much.