I haven’t posted for a while. Due to the eye retinopathy that I have due to chloroquine I stopped taking all medication for about 1 year. However, symptoms have now come back ie pains in joints extreme fatigue. I have now been prescribed methotrexate and have been taking it for 1 month. I am experiencing severe rashes all over my thighs and also hair loss, which is so noticeable that I’m thinking of wearing a wig. Has anyone else had these side effects and if so did they improve over time?
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Methotrexate unfortunately was a nightmare for with lots of horrid side effects and no noticeable benefits. I was fatigued to the point of being incapacitated, migraines (requiring hospitalisation) and was the final catalyst that brought on early menopause.
I hear it works wonders for some but I rue the day I ever started it. Have not had it for a year now and feel so much better for it. I know it works miracles for some but perhaps speak to your doctor about alternates.
Thank you for replying, I have not stopped taking it yet as I am running out of options as nothing seems to work for me. But the symptoms seem to be getting worse. I have brought a wig due to the hair loss, I feel a bit nauseas and I have great big rashes that are really really itchy and are all over my legs. The consultant is not sure whether this is due to the lupus or the medication.
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