How do others deal with there pain? Im 23 and I have a form of RA...the doctors are not sure exactly what it is. My joints on the left side of my body are being effected mostly. I have alot of swelling in my left knee which never goes away, both hips will have to be replaced when im in my 30's Right now im on methotrexate, prednisone, and lortab for the pain. Sence I started the methotrexate and prednisone my pain is steadly getting worse...its at the point now where im taking alot of time off of work and im not sleeping much at all... 4-5hrs a night. How do others deal with it? I just want to give up.