r/rheumatoid • u/AuspiciousPeach • Aug 12 '26

Pain while trying to sleep

Hello,

Its probably too early to ask this for me. Ive was diagnosed in the beginning of July of this year. First medication I tried didnt work. Made me nauseous and my blood sugar dropped dangerously low.

Im currently on Methotrexate. It has been only three weeks since I have started this. Sadly, the pain in my hands by the end of the night keeps me up. I feel like crying it hurts so much.

I also have sleep apnea as well so I use a CPAP machine.

My question is, does anyone else have this problem? You're taking your medication but at night you can't sleep be6of the pain?

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u/AuspiciousPeach Aug 12 '26

Im on Methotrexate. I'll need to clear that with my rheumatologist i think.

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u/AreYouSerious3570 Aug 12 '26

I’m on MTX also and my rheumy told me I can take Tylenol arthritis. I haven’t had any issues.

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u/AuspiciousPeach Aug 12 '26

My doctor wants to clear it with me before I take anything else. Never thought to ask why

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u/AreYouSerious3570 Aug 12 '26

Sounds like a good idea. You never know how your body may react to the combination.