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Any experiences with Arava?

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01/04/2020 at 12:26 PM

Has anyone been on the med. arava? If so, how long did it take before you noticed a difference?, And No horror stories please, I'm scared enough on this new med. I was on Methotrexate for 4/1/2 years, when it stopped working and gave me nodules. I've been on Arava 8 weeks now, and waiting for the pain to stop!. Thank you for listening.

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01/06/2020 at 4:05 PM

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I was on Arava for 4 years, and it took a few months for me to get comfortable, as I could,not take Methotrexate. My doctor about a year ago added sulfasalazine. And about 4 months ago I had to stop the arava due to developing neuropathy in my feet and hands, but now they are wondering if the neuropathy is due to other causes, I recently had a full head to toe sided to side full xray done to check for nerve issues, as I told one doctor, no have never been in a car accident, lower back issues, but does falling off 6-12 foot or taller waves while surfing count, answer was oh yes.

however every person will react to medications differently, hope you find your comfort level soon

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02/16/2023 at 10:35 AM

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Hi @Mark-IL

How are you today?

I see that you have taken Arava. I encourage you to use our new feature to rate your treatment. By sharing your experiences with medications, you can help others know what questions to ask their doctors and read real reviews from other members. Click here to leave your rating of your past and current medications.

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01/07/2020 at 10:48 AM

@Mark-IL Thank you for your answers. It's the mornings that are so bad. Going to physical therapy tomorrow to try to get some help in my back. I also have OA. Ugh!

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01/07/2020 at 5:36 PM

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Welcome

yes the mornings are the worse, mostly my right hand, probably because it is my dominant hand.

I also have OA and PMR and pulmonary fibrosis

my chiropractor has helped for my OA, back, hip and knee

hope they help you also

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