u/Prime8724

7 months ago, my entire body hurt. Hands feet shoulder fatigue etc. I have RA and Sjogrens. I started HCQ 400mg daily and I’m on a steady weekly dose of MTX 17.5mg. My entire body feels much better. Maybe I’m in remission? But when I wake up, my hands are still a little painful/stiff, but after an hour or so they feel better. Especially as the day goes on. Does this mean I’m in remission since I’m feeling a lot better? Or since I still have some hand pain/stiffness in the morning, does that mean I’m not in remission and maybe I need to up my MTX dose or try something else? Been on these meds for 6-7 months now.

Is getting depressed/anxiety common with taking HCQ and/or MTX?

Should you stop taking MTX/HCQ if you get sick with the common cold or flu?

So I’m trying to understand this cause I have Sjogrens and I take MTX and HCQ. Do they just slow down the joint pain, but not the Sjogrens attacking your glands and causing dryness all over ur body?

Does anyone get dryness under your armpits? Not sure if it’s my deodorant, but I noticed my Sjogrens dryness from my eyes/hands/mouth may have reached my armpits? Is that a thing? If so, how do you handle it? Thanks!

Has anyone used Vevye eye drops? If so, how were they for you?

I have Sjogrens and I sometimes choke while eating. Anyone have that problem? If so, how do you solve it?

Especially the day after you take MTX? If so, what do you do to help with it?