Hi Sallison, welcome to the group. It sounds like you have your plate full with your illness, and side effects from the disk herniations. The U.I isn't uncommon in people with serious lower spine issues. I hope your ortho doc is addressing it. Once your meds start kicking in you should notice a difference in how you feel. The methotrexate (mtx) can take 6-8 weeks or more for you to feel the effects, and sometimes it's so gradual that one day you may say, "gee, my hands don't hurt like they did, and I don't have that bone tired feeling that I did." Hopefully you'll feel much better very soon. Let us know how you're doing, and feel free to share your experiences, ask questions, or just vent. Have a wonderful holiday!! Karen
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