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Can Methotrexate Be Started Again For RA Despite Apical Pleural Thickening?

Male 70 years (5 ft 8 inch) suffering from RA for the last 2.5 years. Was using MTH 10 mg WEEKLY with LEFLONAMIDE AND 5 MG DELTACARTIL daily. I was in remission. Due to apical pleural thickening, I stopped MTH. After two months, I have some pain in hands and knees now. Should I start MTH again.
Mon, 1 Mar 2021
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Hello,

No, cannot be started again. Need alternative treatment options. Visit your rheumatologist.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can Methotrexate Be Started Again For RA Despite Apical Pleural Thickening?

Hello, No, cannot be started again. Need alternative treatment options. Visit your rheumatologist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist