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Is abdominal pain and upset while taking methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis a problem?
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Methotrexate can be well tolerated, However it also can cause severe toxicity which is usually related to the dose taken.
The most frequent reactions to methotrexate include mouth sores, stomach upset, and low white blood counts.
Methotrexate may cause severe toxicity of the liver, kidneys and bone marrow, Methotrexate can cause headache and drowsiness this may be stopped if the dose is lowered.
Methotrexate can also cause itching, skin rash, dizziness, and hair loss. A dry, non productive cough can be a result of rare lung toxicity.
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What medicine cures arthritis?
It seems that there is no cure for Rheumatoid arthritis. But you can use rheumatoid arthritis diet to keep the rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms under control.
Did Jackie Kennedy have rheumatoid arthritis?
I looked for nearly 3/4 hour but there was no hint that she had this problem
What type of arthritis would a 32 year old woman have?
there are over a hundred different forms of arthritis to chose from. however the main forms of arthritis are either osteo / degenerative arthritis, or Rheumatoid arthritis. If you feel that you are starting to have a problem with arthritis it is very important that you seek medical advice as soon as possible as either form especially rheumatoid can lead to serious damage if left untreated.
Is Rheumatoid Arthritis heredity?
Yes people that have RA are very likely to have parents or close relatives that also have a problem with it.
Can methotrexate get you high?
No. Methotrexate is a medicine used to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers. This drug may have a large number of side effects, some of which can cause death. See the links below for further information on this drug, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammation of connective tissue is called?
Inflammation of the fibrous connective tissue in a joint commonly called rheumatism is also known as "arthritis" . Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the many diseases that are connected with this problem.
What is a word that means inflammation of bones and joints?
Osteoarthritis is the term for inflammation of bones and joints.
Can rheumatoid arthritis patient donate blood?
I used to be blood donor and I have always had RA. I would say that the immune problem that RA people have is not contagious so it should not be a problem.
Can juvenile rheumatoid arthritis change into osteoarthritis?
No they are completely different diseases. Many people that have JRA go into remission and never have a problem with it again once they get past a certain age and many keep having the problem with Rheumatoid arthritis. To date there has been no cure found for rheumatoid arthritis and all that can be done with it is keep any damage it does under as much control as possible while it is not in remission. RA is an autoimmune disease where inflammation damages the connective tissues of the body. Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis where joint become damaged as a result of wear and tear and trauma. in a lot of cases the results can lead to the same problems in the joints but other then that there is no connection.
Can you have rheumatoid arthritis with a rheumatoid factor 6.9?
Yes you can have RA with an Rf of 20. When a doctor sees the symptoms of RA they automatically check for RF because it is a good indicator that that is the problem when taking the symptoms into account , However you don't need any RF at all to be suffering from RA. When this happens it is described as "seronegative rheumatoid arthritis".An RF of more than 23 units and a titer over than 1:80 can indicate rheumatoid arthritis but may also occur in other conditions.A negative test result for rheumatoid factor does notnecesarily exclude the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Can a child have rheumatoid arthritis and not have it as an adult?
No, not really it can go into remission however there is always the chance of it flaring up again. However there are many situation where children that have suffered fro juvenile arthritis never have a problem again in adulthood.
What can cause arthritis of the neck?
The exact cause of arthritis in most cases is unknown. but it is most likely that the arthritis in the neck is caused by either wear and tear, trauma/ accident as would be the case in osteoarthritis. or there may be an autoimmune problem leading to the destruction of joints as in the case of rheumatoid arthritis. It would be wise to check out what particular condition you are suffering from as ignoring some arthritic conditions , especially rheumatoid arthritis can lead to extensive joint destruction without treatment.
