The hospital want me to try methotrxate to see if it can reduce my dependance on steriods. I already have oestoporosis as a result of steriod use.
The consultant has explained about the sige effects of mexthotrexate and is leaving the decsion to me about wheiher I take it or not.
My biggest worry is the risk of increased infections as I already have poor lung function npw even when well.
Any advice
Geordie lass
not heard of this medication before, but if you want to see all the info relating to it that your GP gets then look here
re METHOTREXATE - any advice please
Hello,
Many many thanks for the information you sent. It is rather scary but very useful. I have printed of a copy and can now really discuss this with my consultant.
Thanks again
jane (geordie)
Hiya, have you tried searching on this website for info on Methotrexate as I know this has been discussed before.
Hope it helps xx
RBH put me on Methotrexate about 6 months ago. Its a bit of a pain having blood tests every week to start with but is essential I was told. Sadly it didn't do anything for me and when I started to get a few minor problems they thought it wasn't worth continuing with it. After that i had the tests to see if I was fit enough to try Cyclosporin. I wasn't. They have almost given up on me now and said to just keep on with the self med of Pred - 20mg at the mo plus all the usual stuff and nebs. I'm down to trial IG13L ( Is that right ? ) sometime soon so I hope I have better luck there.
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