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30 yrs old going on 10 yrs with RA

I'm a 30 year old mom going on my 10th year of having RA. I am afraid...

07/23/08

Afraid to try meds anyone have advice?

I am going on my 10th year with moderate RA. My rheumy has suggested meds many times and I have gotten injections once which did help tremendously. However, I am terrified to start Mtx or Enbrel b/c of the serious side effects. I can't help but think that living with RA prob isn't as bad as liver...

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