Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from Chris at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/99589 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/99589/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/99589 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/99589/91993/pain Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:09:10 -0400 Chris I am newly diagnosed with RA.  I have been prescribed Methotextrate, 4 tabs once a week.  I have only taken 2 dosages so far, no relief yet.  My question is how soon before I start to feel some relief?  Also, does RA cause burning muscle pain.  I have constant muscle stiffness all over my body, and sometimes the muscle feel as if they are inflamed.  The doctor doesn't think i have fibroymyalgia because I don't have... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/99589/91993/pain