Hello @sheilaray . You have a lot going on and, of course, you’re wondering about the medications. I don’t believe that methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine will cause the pain. They are for treatment. There would have been dozens of complaints to the FDA if they made the disease worse. Based on what my neighbor has told me that all of her symptoms went away when she was pregnant, but came back after birth. This may just be the bodies’ way of dealing with one Major issue at a time. And you could be having a flare as your body returns to it’s prior self
Have you checked with a university hospital or major medical center near you? Ask if they have a rheumatoid specialist on hand. I had to do this when no one locally knew what was wrong with me. My husband had to drive me from the hospital to UCHealth, about 1 hour away, during rush hour. It was so worth it!
Can you call around and let me know what you learn?