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A 34-year-old female asked:

Doc wants me on methotraxate 2.5 mg. mri showed inflammation in wrist and tendon. all ra bloodwork came back neg. problem started 7 yrs ago after falls. i never addressed pain until now. very nervous about side effects. if ra neg, can this go away?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
I would seek a second opinion if the prescribed doctor is a rheumatologist. If not, you need to see a rheumatologist first. I am also concerned about the adverse effects of Methotrexate too.
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