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I have ra and my right arm has some deformity and am on methotrexate. is it possible that my left arm get deformed as well?

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True Rheumatoid: Arthritis is known to cause 'symmetric' deformities, commonly in hand joints. If your case is serious and difficult enought to require mtx, you have a rheumatologist most likely. Mtx has liver toxicity, but it is not involved with your 'deformity, check out your concern with your rheumatologist!

Answered 8/26/2013

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