Hi, all,
I posted a little while ago about a mom diagnosed with ankylossing spondylitis.
The doctor tried her on Sulfasalazine, with no improvement in joint pain.
Now, he wants to try Plaquenil (which I see from Dr. Hale's book is OK) in
conjunction with Methotrexate 2.5 mg. twice a week x 3 months.  As soon as
she mentioned the Methotrexate, my heart sank...  Even though this is a low
dose, it is a  chemo drug.
This mom is an RN, and is so upset about possibly weaning her third child (she
wasn't successful breastfeeding her other two), but she is in a lot of pain,
The doctor has recommended that she take some time off work....12 hour shifts
are tough.  Would that alone help?
Thanks for any input.

Jo Mihalik, RN, IBCLC, in Nashville,TN