Emphysema

[Jackadoodle]

Having been on MTX for some time now, I have been having regular blood tests and scans, my recent CT scan shows that I now have Emphysema, my next CT scan is in 6 months time, just wondering if this is a side effect of taking Methotexrate.

[helixhelix]

Were you ever a smoker? Or did a job that involved dusty conditions? These are most common reasons, although it can be caused by RA itself or by the drugs...

Here's a link to a good piece about it.

arthritisresearchuk.org/hea...

Hope you are getting proper treatment and care so you are the best you can be.

[Jackadoodle in reply to helixhelix]

Many thanks in replying. The article is very interesting.I smoked in my teenage years as I am now 73 I don't know if that would be dentrimental to my health now.

Many Thanks

[Lilmo1 in reply to Jackadoodle]

When my husband was on Methotrexate his kidneys went into decline so it had to be stopped asap. He wasn't on it that long either and it was helping his pain. He's now on Humira this past 4 months but no pain relief as yet with it but he's not giving up as some take longer than others for it to take effect.