Methotrexate

[Hapi72]

Hi,

I have sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis and currently taking sulfosalazine. Following my last Rheumy appointment I had a steroid injection and am due to go on methotrexate in a couple of weeks. I'm just a bit concerned about the prospect of that, can any of you offer any advice??

Thanks in advance.

Sarah.

[AuroraB]

It is important that you get a treatment that is effective, and if your rheumatologist has organised a steroid injection and suggesting this then they must feel you would benefit from the "next step" in treatment which is often adding in methotrexate. There is lots of information on methotrexate e.g.

nras.org.uk/methotrexate-in...

You'll see quite a few comments on the site around methotrexate - often people take time to adjust to it and like many drugs some find they cannot tolerate it - but do remember there are lots of people out there who cope well and are fine on methotrexate - they just don't tend to post that!

I hope it works for you, and that you manage without any too troublesome side effects.

[helixhelix]

It sounds somewhat concerning, and I was terrified when I first read the info on it. But it's been fine for me, and more importantly my RA is now in remission!

[Jacki08]

I have been on mthx for a year now. To be honest I have had a slight issue with nausea ---'but it has given me my life back. I can now do things that I couldn't do for 5 years. As far as I am concerned it's a wonder drug. Good luck ☺ x

[stbernhard]

I've been on MTX for six years and I love it! Together with sulfasalazine and a biologic it enabled me to get my life back. I had nausea problems whilst on the MTX tablets, but since I got onto the injections and take Folic acid on the days when not injecting the nausea has all but disappeared. I always say to myself, compared to the constant pain, fatigue and debility, I don't mind a few side effects of the drugs. Just don't read the leaflets. Big hugs!

[Sheila_G]

Hi AuroraB. As has been said everyone reacts to drugs in different ways. Just wanted to let you know that I have been taking MXT for 13 years without any sickness whatsoever. If MXT does affect you in this way having injections rather than tablets helps (so I have been told.) I hope you cope with it as well as I have.

[Hapi72]

Thank you all for responding, and if they work with a few side effects then I will be more than happy with that 👍