So glad I found this forum! I am recently dx with RA. I actually also have a crazy rare breast disease (Granulomatous Mastitis) that is thought to be AI, which was my first experience with AI; but of course the snowball effect happened and now here I am. I was dx in February and although I REALLY didn't want to take any medications (I am a bit of a hippie when it comes to health and healing), I finally started Methotrexate in February after weeks of limited mobility. I am allergic to Prednisone, so that was never an option.
Improvement was slow, but somewhat steady. My body would be super pissed and unhappy with the methotrexate, but then adjust just in time for an increase. Was taking folic acid, too. about
a week and a half ago I go REALLY sick. Like violently ill, canker sores in my mouth, headaches, dizziness, fatigue....the list goes on. Went in to my rheumatologist with no fever and ends up I had Methotrexate Toxicity! So, now I am detoxing for a couple weeks and then starting back at a lower dose.
BUT, I am SUPER concerned about
going back on it. I'm going to devour the threads looking at other natural/alternative supplements.
What I take now and recommended:
Multi-Vit
Tumeric
Vitamin D
Vitamin B 12
Alternative rx to Folic Acid (for better absorption)
Fish Oil
I stick to a gluten free diet, no nightshades, organic. I had been vegan for quite some time, but have recently added in some bone broth and fish (when I can stomach it).
I have terrible trouble sleeping. Loss of appetite. Cannot be in the sun (and I live at the beach)
Would love any recommendations for sleep!!
Thanks