Hi! Im an as patient diagnosed in 2007. Im HLAB27 positive. Im taking methotrexate 2.5mg x 3 /week since 2007 and have reacted really well with little to no side effects at all. I have had episodes of flare ups on my hips or back sometimes but goes away for a long time when i take pain reliever (arcoxia). I am actually planning to stop totally my methotrexate and start the nsd. Will the symptoms show up immediately when i stop medication?

Im a new resident in california (im from the philippines), and im wondering if there are methotrexate and folic acid in pharmacies here and can they be ordered over the counter?? I have a medical certificate anyway from my rheumathologist.How much are they. Cant seem to find it on the internet. I hope someone can help me.

Also, am i correct to assume that most people here dont use methotrexate and take biologicals instead. Im getting married soon to my gf and i want to have a healthy baby thats whay i wantto stop methotrexate immediately