Sore throat

[Marykate7]

Does anyone else on methotrexate suffer with almost permanent sore throat an swollen glands?

[sylvi]

Mine is sore,but i have thrush.xxx

[popsmith1874]

Mine is not sore at moment but has been on and off in the last few months , I also get blocked nasals in my nose which can be annoying

[nomoreheels]

If you're new to MTX or if you've had abnormal blood results then it's best to report both your sore throat & swollen glands to your GP or ask your Rheumy nurse for advice. Do you think you may have an infection or have a temperature?

[Marykate7 in reply to nomoreheels]

I have been on it for years. No temp. And bloods are always normal!!

[nomoreheels in reply to Marykate7]

Me too but rarely had your symptoms, only when I've had a strep throat with a cold or an infection. Can't say it's because of being on MTX so if you think it may be I'd let your prescriber know.

[-inca]

Hi I have both a sore throat and swollen glands each week for two days after taking Methotrexate. I have been told that it is my body adjusting to the medication. Only been taking it for 7 weeks though

[Ali_H]

In short 'no, never!' been on MTX for 22 months now

Ali

[Marykate7 in reply to Ali_H]

Thanks to the people who replied. Better go and see methinks!!

[Century1969]

My daughter was on mtx and suffered from sore throat and swollen glands very soon after starting it! She started it in March 2014 and I stopped it December 2014 because she was constantly bad and couldn't get rid of the swollen glands, chest infections, viral infections. The last straw was when the doctor told me he heard something that sounded like pulmonary lung disease 😱😱😱 . She still has the swollen gland now, which is extremely worrying. She is going to see a ear nose and throat specialist on Monday. Do you also get dizzy when you bend over? Xx

[Marykate7 in reply to Century1969]

Sounds the same though I have recently had an X Ray and t was clear but yes I do get dizzy when I bend over

[Century1969 in reply to Marykate7]

My daughter has had 2 X-rays also and nothing showed up. I asked for a sputum test and it showed infection. The dizziness doesn't happen as often and servier now. Rhumatology denies it has anything to do with mtx! This is why I stopped it xx

[Marykate7 in reply to Century1969]

Well I'll see what they say when I bring it up. Thanks for getting back to me.

[Century1969 in reply to Marykate7]

Do you get chills all the time? Xx

[Marykate7 in reply to Century1969]

No I don't get chills in fact the opposite is true I'm usually hot even in winter!

[Hidden]

I don't get a sore throat but at the moment I have a mouthful of ulcers. I also have a permanent cough. I have been on methotrexate for about ten years.

[flow4]

I have had a slightly sore throat for a few days after every dose since increasing to 25mg.

[Hidden]

I don't have a permanently sore throat and swollen glands but I am very, very prone to them. I do think you need checking out and ruling out anything else. MTX can suppress the immune system quite a bit, depending on dose and what else you're on.