After a few calls, I finally got a response back from my rheumatologist about my x-ray results. The receptionist said that my rheumatologist said that there were some changes and to start taking sulfasalazine if I haven't already. She gave me the prescription last time so I won't have to go back for a few months to follow up.
I realised that I wasn't sure if I was supposed to keep taking my previous medicine or when I was supposed to start getting the blood tests. So I asked the receptionist to put it in my rheumy's notes and have her get back to me. I have to get blood tests every month or so when I'm on this drug to make sure I don't have any adverse effects.
Hopefully this medicine will help! It takes 6-12 weeks to take effect and only works in 50-70% of people. Not to mention no one knows why it works. But I guess all I can do is keep praying!
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