Methotrexate

[Willow1414]

Hi everyone .

Not been too well with flares recently . Been put on the above medication 3 weeks ago .

I’ve just started getting a sore tongue at the side and tiny red dots on my tongue , about 5 in total .

Has anyone else experienced this ???

Should I give rheumatology a ring ???

Really not happy having to take should a serious medication . 🙁

Does anyone know how long this drug is prescribed for . ??

I’m told to keep taking Hydoxochloriquin has well .

Also had a steroid injection .

Don’t feel like there is any real change , except not quite has fatigued has usual .

[pinkandfluffy]

Hello. I'm on Methotrexate too, but was prescribed Folic acid to protect my mouth from sores. Are you on these ?

[Willow1414 in reply to pinkandfluffy]

Hi Pinkandfluffy .. yes I am also prescribed folic acid . Also having blood tests every 2 weeks

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Willow1414 ,

If you are concerned about the sores in your mouth then you could try your local pharmacist first to see whether they think it may be a side effect of the medication and whether they can advise anything to help. Mouth sores and ulcers can be caused by lupus and may other things. We have an article on our website with information and advice on coping with these - lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

The length of time that someone is on methotrexate can vary a lot. Doctors try not to prescribe it for any longer than they need to. The aim is always to try and use it to get your lupus under control, reduce the amount of steroids you may need, and then when things are calm for a while to try and safely wean you off it without triggering a flare. A lot of people I have spoken to have taken methotrexate for a number of years, but it isn't usually continued as long as hydroxychloroquine.

[Willow1414 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Thank you for your reply Paul , I will ask the pharmacist their opinion .