I have a headache that just won't leave - for maybe the past 3 weeks or so . It feels so right above and across my eyes and I find myself squinting at everything ( which hurts worse!), even with my glasses on.
I was at the hospital Last week as optician had discovered something behind my left eye. Came away none the wiser as to what it is but they will see me every 3 months to check for "any changes ".
However, I don't really think this has anything to do with the headaches but wonder if it is the methotrexate- my dose was increased again 4 weeks ago .
It's painful, draining and a bloody distraction, if honest. Does anyone else get this on methotrexate?
Written by
Eiram50
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
I think you should go to the gp and get tested further. That's a long time to have a headache. The optician should have passed that information to your GP xx
Yes, I had this on Methotrexate. Started as soon as I started the tablets (12.5mg a week) and it got worse, week on week. Heavy aching behind eyes, eyes looked dull and sometimes my eyelids wouldn't open fully.
My consultant said it was the Methotrexate and decreased the dose from 12.5mg to 7.5mg for a month. I've now worked up to 10mg and I'm doing ok on that. My eyes still feel tired but I'm not having that really heavy feeling. Consultant hopes to increase dose slowly and says that's sometimes the best way rather than just starting at a higher dose.
I will have to see what happens as I increase, or wether a lower dose is sufficient to keep RA symptoms at bay.
Headaches that last three weeks should always be investigated. Part of the reason I was taken off Mtx was an unrelenting headache.
If you have Rheumy nurse I'd call her today if I were you....if you don't make appointment with your GP & make sure he knows you are in Mtx & the headaches started after dose was increased & also tell him about what the optician told you, although the optician will probably have told your GP as you were sent to hospital.
Sounds nasty, especially trying to be caring SW for others at the same time. I haven't had any head aches (touch wood) since I've been on MTX although I understand it can cause them in some people. But 3 solid weeks! sounds more like something else altogether - have you had your blood pressure checked, and I should insist on some more clarity about your optician's observations.
Hope it clears soon
Yeah - When I was on MTX, I got a headache usually about an hour after I took the shot, but it usually cleared by the morning... But if yours is lasting that long, I would get a look taken at it...
Are you drinking enough water to sink a battle ship and some more? That's what worked for me - especially on MTX day. Also I found those forehead swipe sticks help if I use it at the start of a headache.
I've been aware of the need to drink water and as such I have been drinking more than usual - when not drinking that, I'm drinking tea. I think if you put me in water, I'd float on the top like a buoy !
I don't think it's my eyes though as was at eye pavilion and saw consultant last week. I do have something behind my left eye that they're monitoring for any changes but don't think that's the cause?
Couldn't get to see gp today but hopefully tomorrow or Monday .
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Prednisolone Methotrexate MCTD...
Horrendous headache - hydroxychloroquine
RA Pain medication
Hydroxychloroquine: lag time? (+ Triple Therapy)
Hydroxychloroquine advise please 
