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A member asked:

I have ra & have no rheumatologist right now. been on methotrexate for a year i have sudden and quick headaches and am very dizzy. why & is this bad?

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Unrelated: This is likely unrelated to RA or methotrexate. Have it evaluated and find a rheumatologist.

Dr Griffin agreed

Answered 8/12/2015

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