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Can Methotrexate Treat Nerve Damage To Arms And Legs?
I am a 38 year old woman with a rheumatoid history. My diagnosis was changed to fibromyalgia five years ago and all my rheumatoid meds were stopped. Since that time my rheumatoid factor has climbed to 66 and I have permanent nerve damage to my arms, legs, hands and feet. I see a new rheumatologist next month to begin treatment again. My question is with a RF of 66 is mexotrexate a course of treatment I can expect?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
methotrexate side effect is vitamin b12 deficency .vitb12 require to normal nerve conduction, maintance, repair. after long therpy of methotraxete.you can start new alternative drug leflunamide and vit b12...........
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