Why are my medications?including Etoricoxib, HCQS 200mg, and Folitrax 15mg?not improving the pain and swelling in my left index finger and wrist, or the painless bump above my wrist that moves when I move my fingers, even though my blood tests were normal except for a high inflammation marker (ESR of 52)? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why are my medications?including Etoricoxib, HCQS 200mg, and Folitrax 15mg?not improving the pain and swelling in my left index finger and wrist, or the painless bump above my wrist that moves when I move my fingers, even though my blood tests were normal except for a high inflammation marker (ESR of 52)?

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Why are my medications?including Etoricoxib, HCQS 200mg, and Folitrax 15mg?not improving the pain and swelling in my left index finger and wrist, or the painless bump above my wrist that moves when I move my fingers, even though my blood tests were normal except for a high inflammation marker (ESR of 52)?

Asked by Male, 46 · 5 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

5 days ago

I understand how frustrating it is to deal with ongoing pain and swelling. Your medications, Folitrax (methotrexate) and HCQS (hydroxychloroquine), are excellent treatments, but they often take 8 to 12 weeks to fully work. Your elevated ESR of 52 confirms active inflammation, which is why you still feel discomfort. The moving bump above your wrist is likely a harmless fluid-filled cyst (ganglion) or a tendon nodule, which naturally moves as your fingers bend. Please don't worry, as this is common. I highly recommend discussing this with your rheumatologist; they can adjust your doses or suggest a temporary supportive therapy to give you faster relief while your main medications build up.

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Why are my medications?including Etoricoxib, HCQS 200mg, and Folitrax 15mg?not improving the pain and swelling in my left index finger and wrist, or the painless bump above my wrist that moves when I move my fingers, even though my blood tests were normal except for a high inflammation marker (ESR of 52)?

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