 [ Symptoms ] is there nothing that can be done about the pain from scoliosis and hypermobility [ Disease ] it looks like your doctor is treating you for rheumatoid arthritis however what is not clear is the fact that how this conclusion was arrived at have they done these tests   esr crp rheumatoid factor blood test anti ccp antibodies test how long does the morning stiffness last how many joints in the fingerhands do you experience pain and actual tenderness i am asking these questions inorder to match your signs and symptoms with eular or the new american college of rheumatology guidelines also i wonder why methotrexate was not started as a primary drug please clarify the above with your doctor now coming to living with symptoms you should respond in a reasonable period of time say 6 weeks at maximum both clinically and with regards to the inflammatory markers crp esr etc if this is not happening a review of diagnosis and medicines must be done finally the scoliosis per se does not cause pain and neither does hypermobility unless they are long standing and gross perhaps seeing a good manual therapist is a way forward to control your spinal symptoms hope this helps and revert back to a rheumatologist online for further follow up   > <link>