Hi Miswhiskers/Tara.. thanks for joining us! We're glad to have you. Not glad that you're sick obviously, but glad you found us. The more we share with each other, the more we learn and the better able we're able to get appropriate treatment. Yes mtx is methotrexate. It usually takes I believe, on average, 3-4 months for you to feel a difference, and that may be after some doseage increase. Pain killers will take away some of the pain but not all of it, because they aren't addressing the real issue which is the joint damage. If you slow or stop the joint damage ( swelling, etc..) then you have better chances of less pain. So you've had this for decades and you're just starting to get treated? Wow, you must have been suffering for a really long time no. I hope that you have a good rheumatologist! I think you'll like it here... a lot of information, inspiration, and funny people too. Its a great bunch of people. I know you'll be hearing from more of them as the day goes on  Here's to hoping relief is in sight for you.... Karen Karen
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