Itching

[Eiram50]

I don't know if it's because my methotrexate has been increased but I feel it by all over! I also have an ache under my arm ( armpit ) and a heavyness in my arm. Is this a normal side affect methotrexate? Has anyone else had this experience?

Apologies - I feel I'm always asking questions but still quite new to everything.

[Eiram50]

That should have read itchy all over!!

[Moomin8]

Hi- I had that when mine was inccreased- I was advised to take antihistamine, but I suggest you ring your rheumy or clinical nurse tomorrow morning to run it by them- try and rest up 🙂

[Eiram50 in reply to Moomin8]

Thanks Moomin8, I will give them a call

Tomorrow. Glad to hear that it's not uncommon- feel

Less anxious now.

[Leonwp]

Hi there, it is definately a known side effect but can occur at any time when on MTX, they normally only advise to report if symptoms are severe. The iching i had i was chasing round my body from spot to spot it drove me absolutely nuts for the few hours it lasted. Blessings

[nomoreheels]

If you can this time of year try to get in & see your GP Marie, it may be a side effect of MTX or a reaction to something else. Try to think if you've changed anything other than meds or an increase in them, soap powder/ liquid is a usual suspect but there are others. It may be an antihistamine would help ease the itching but it's better if the route cause if found obviously.

[Jacki08]

Hi Eiram50--- firstly, please don't feel the need to apologise for any question that you feel you need an answer too. We all have different experiences with different drugs, and symptoms of the disease. I do have itching - mainly hands and feet, but it usually only happens when my RD is not under control, which it isn't atm. 😊

[Eiram50]

Hi everyone

Thank you for your responses . I also have a cough that just won't lift so I'm seeing gp at five thus evening- better to just be sure x

[mary4444]

hi eiram just read your post i have had the itching last two weeks its horrible and annoying i stopped my methotrexate in october so dont think its that unless it still in the system dont know the answer have a sml rash on my arm have u got a rash going to docs on the 5th january for a ra review will ask them whats going on and will write a post i bought some eurax cream from chemist that has helped hope u feeling bit better now at least getting better sleep lv mary xx

[Eiram50]

Thank you Mary, for your advice and your kind words. I've cancelled gp appointment for this evening as I just don't have the energy to get myself there - it great but I'll ensure I get there next week.

Have a great new year when it comes .

[mary4444 in reply to Eiram50]

hi eiram shame u didnt get to docs will watch out for your post to see how u get on next week and i wish u a happy new year lv mary xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mary4444]

Thanks Mary. the way I feel just now, I'm not sure I'll make next week - feeling pretty poorl 😔

Marie

[mary4444 in reply to Eiram50]

sorry to hear u feel that rough marie could u not get a doctor to visit when u not getting sleep and the pain getting u down it drags u with it hope u got someone helping u and your not on your own lv mary xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mary4444]

Thanks Mary. I'm hoping I've just picked up a wee bug or something? I hope it's not the start of another flare. I so wanted to get through the festive period without the kids worrying about me at the back of their minds. Unfortunately my AS is very aggressive and they've not yet been able to slow it down so Its very rare that I have any significant periods of feeling great. Guess we all have our crosses to hear and Ive no doubt, like all of us, I'll get through this blip too.

Thanks for your concern and your kind words. Thank god I found this site as it is a source of comfort and strength !

[mary4444 in reply to Eiram50]

eiram it could well be a bug there is so many of them going around sorry if i sound stupid what is as xx

[mary4444]

is it ankylosing spondylitus if so a friend of mine been diagnosed with that 2 weeks ago life is cruel lv mary xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mary4444]

Yes I have ankylosingnspindylitis and peripheral rhuemetoid arthritis. I was diagnosed in august 2014. In the February 2015 I had both my hips replaced (same time) and in the July both knees replaced at the same time too. Foot surgery in July this year and then consultant told me my body needed a break before further surgery. I've been told I will need surgery on both elbows and my spine which is fused at the bottom and now fusing at my neck.

Fortunately my work has been great with me. I'm a social worker in a children and families practice team. Also single parent to four girls (3 still at home). It's not easy but I know there are worse things in life and I am blessed with good kids and great friends - keeps me going!

[mary4444]

you really have been through a lot both hips and both knees and both together they usually do one and then another one different times how on earth have u coped with it all and children as well i never heard of peripheral rhuemetoid will look it up i have learnt a lot on this site must be so hard for u glad u got good friends around and yes people on this site are so nice and caring will keep lookout to see how u get on at docs hope u get there lv mary xx