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Originally Posted by angeleyes  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. |
Yes she is on Methotrexate. She is also on a prescription antinflammtory, a generic form of Mobic and Folic Acid. I read the side effects and was really scared. I am praying she can get this under control and wean off most of the meds.
I am going to tell her about the supplements too.
Thanks