I am currently off all of my medication, but I am not convinced that that is the right decision for me right now. After a year + of taking Methotrexate for my RA, I found out that it can cause Leukemia. I promptly decided to go off the medication because I surely don't want to take a chance of leukemia developing. I have been pretty sore. I think the fluctuations in the weather have a lot to do with that.
That being said, I have been researching some alternatives for medication. I found one on the internet that sounded promising. I requested more information on the particular drug and it arrived in the mail yesterday. I was expecting some miracle drug that would take my pain away without side effects, instead, this is what I found:
Safety Considerations
Serious infections have happened in patients taking ? (I won't name this particular medicine). These infections include tuberculosis and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body. Some patients have died from these infections. ? may increase the chance of getting lymphoma or other cancers. ? can cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, hepatitis B virus reactivation, nervous system problems, blood problems, heart failure, certain immune reactions (including a lupus-like syndrome), and new or worsening psoriasis.
Needless to say, I opted not to take this medication, and actually found it a little humorous that some would even consider this option.
In the meantime..... I am still searching for my miracle cure and hoping that I feel good enough in 15 days to run a 1/2 marathon :)