Study Finds Methotrexate Helps Ease Hand Osteoarthritis Pain
Methotrexate is an old drug with some seemingly new tricks. For years it has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and certain cancers as it can slow the immune response and growth of certain cells. However, methotrexate might be the next go-to remedy for hand osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet.