Methotrexate???

[Kimmykib]

Has anyone been or is taking methotrexate i am about to start on this medication and just wandered what side effects to expect or reactions people have

[Hidden]

Hello there - our lovely friends at Arthritis Research UK have some great information on methotrexate and what you can expect here: arthritisresearchuk.org/art...

Hope this helps, Chris

[Kimmykib in reply to Hidden]

Thanks chris will have a look x

[Heather1957]

I have psoriasis and have had since I was 11 (long time) I also have psoriatic arthritis - yes I am falling apart!!!!

On one of my hospital visits I was told that Methotrexate was the thing for me.

I went away and did some research and after some thought I decided against it.

I am sure it's a wonderful drug but take so much anyway decided against it.

I'll read with interest others experience.

[Kimmykib in reply to Heather1957]

Thanks hun well mine is to true treat a rare condition called sarcoidisis and has to co incide with steriods so i will keep u posted on how the side effects are monday wish me luck 😁😁

[Heather1957 in reply to Kimmykib]

Good luck. It may be worth while keeping a health diary just to log any side effects.

[Kimmykib in reply to Heather1957]

Good idea it is hard to do that in some ways cos am like you cos am on 15 different tablets each day myself lmao not including methotrexate and folic acid so i feel like i should rattle am on that many 🤣🤣🤣

[Riedenise]

I have been on Methotrexate for 4 &half years now, I have Ra as well as other things. I started off on 15mg tablets , but I had terrible nausea, changed to the injections, since then I've had no problems with it at all. Unfortunately not the same for my Ra ( Rheumatoid Arthritis) . I now take 25mg. Once a week.

I have Ra, Fibromyalgia, Oa, Secondary Sjogrens, mild Asthma, SVT ,and Mitral valve regurgitation. Rie x

[Kimmykib in reply to Riedenise]

Thank you hun so would u reccomend injections instead of tablets ?? And that is what i am most worried i hate feeling sick but i know it is one of the major side effects 😆😆😆

[Riedenise in reply to Kimmykib]

Yes , I would. The nausea etc stopped completely once on the injections. It's a pen so no needles as such to deal with. But I must say not everyone gets the side effects though. Most Rheumatologist do start you off on the tablets first. Whichever you start I would advise you take them last thing at night, that way you sleep through any side effects you may have. If you go on the injections I would recommend using your tummy area, you are less likely to bruise than your thighs. Make sure you rotate the site you use. Good luck xx

[Kimmykib in reply to Riedenise]

I am diabetic hun so it wouldnt be anything new to me 😂😂😂 but i will definately mention it to my specialist in a few weeks time will try the tabs first and thanks so much for the tips it all will help 😁😁😁. The only thing i am not looking forward to is the blood tests every week i have proper rubbish veins lol and will keep u posted on how things go xx

[Kimmykib in reply to Riedenise]

Quick update thankyou so much for your tips i have coped so much better taking them at night and am definately going to ask about the injections

I have horrible headaches and do feel a little sick but not too bad so far x

Thanks again 😁😁😁😁😁

[Riedenise in reply to Kimmykib]

Really pleased for you lovely. Hoping the injections are better for you x Rie