Hello i have been on Methotrexate for 2 weeks now and am getting some bad headaches, is this normal? I am also on mepacrine and preds but don't get any side effects from these at all.
Also, does anyone drink alcohol when on this?
I have Cutaneous Lupus but suffer with joint ache, tiredness etc, my skin flares really badly.
Hi,
I have been on Methotrexate for a few years now. I don't remember headaches being a problem when I started it, but I was so ill that a few headaches would easily have been missed along with everything else.
Nausea was a more memorable side effect. I am happy to say that perseverance was worth it as I now have limited pain and skin problems. However when I get stressed or tired for any length of time it all comes raging back for a while, but no where near the severity of the pre Methotrexate days.
I would try a process of elimination before blaming the headaches on the Methotraxate. Try using vics or steam inhalations to relieve the headaches for a while to make sure that it isn't hey fever or sinusitis etc causing the headaches.
We have to remember that having Lupus doesn't make us immune to the rest of the ailments that are happening.
Obviously if you are worried go back to the doctor.
I hope you get on well with it all and see an improvement in the headaches soon.
I was on methatrexate but my body couldnt tolerate it and I could get up to the prescribed dose withthout being sick.
It also made the backs of my legs look like they were bruised! not a good look in the sumer months.
I didnt drink on it as I was warned against it.
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