MTHX - How Long?? | Arthritis Information

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A quick question - on average how long does it usually take for MTHX to give relief (assuming it's going to work of course)  - I know it will vary but just to get a general opinion??   Thanks and thank goodness we have this forum!! I have learnt more about RA from this site than I have from the doctor!!   Gill

About 2 months?  That's what my RD said anyway...been so long I can't remember anymore. Murphette38592.7994444444I heard a minimum of three weeks but we are all different.  I'll pray that you get speedy results!usually 3 - 12 weeks i've heard! took me about 8 weeks to start feeling some relief and then the full 12 to feel alot better. how long have you been on it for gillian?

It took 6 weeks for me.  Don't get discouraged!  It is different for everyone. 

I hope that it kicks in quick for you. :) Are you talking about the pill form, IV or Injection?  I've been on all three. I had to stop taking the pills for fear of my liver being damaged. I then started on the IV and then the injections but they made me pretty sick. I know everyone is different as I've been reading the threads on Mtx side effects, too. I took Mtx for many, many years. I was off of it for about 7 and now I am back on the pill form to help with my Humira.
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