appetite loss

[mogs231]

Hi I was just wondering if anyone else taking methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine were feeling unwell/ feeling sick/loss of appetite also my rheumy says I have sciatica in my leg which has been going on for a few months now also tingling in my foot and cannot put weight on it??? just wondering what else is going to be thrown at me!!!

[sylvi]

I wish i had appetite loss darling,not being frivolous,i am on both of them and i don't get any side effects. Sciatica is a right pain i hear from others. Hugs.xxxx

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Methotrexate made me feel cack. Never had the other drug so can't comment on that one. We all react differently to drugs, so not unreasonable you may feel rubbish. That said, have you been checked over by a doc?

Maybe try eat bland foods and drink ginger tea for a while?

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Afraid so with both for me, it’s all a toss up between side effects & how well they work with joints. I would contact advice line if it all gets too much, maybe they can offer something else or have a solution? Your quality of life is important too x

[Gnarli]

Not on hydroxy but have been on MTX for nearly 2 years. I'm feeling unwell, like the fluey symptoms I had at the start of the RA. Something has killed my appetite, has made meat taste repellent and coffee has made me nauseous. It may not have been the meds but it makes sense to blame them. I'm going to contact rheumy helpline to get their opinion and then to GP. I can't afford to lose much more weight. I'm sorry you feel so rotten and sciatica is horrible. Hugs

J

[sabrejan]

Hi I'm so sorry you are going through this. I couldn't tolerate methotraxate I was on it for a year made me feel horrendous. I am now on leflunomide and sulfa. Still having flares but due another cortisone injection soon. I prefer this medication it takes ages to get in your system but u feel more normal on this. Good luck don't stick with it if you feel yucky there are so many meds now. U will get there regards janet

[daisychains58]

Hi. Sorry to hear your ails. Yes I too lost my appetite with Mtx, made me feel unwell, still had flares. Just been changed to leflunomide just over a week ago. My appetite seems a little better but I still feel yuk and my head feels like it wants to explode, im teary too. Seems it’s a jackpot with the meds. Hope you work it out.

[notsochunky]

I changed from mtx to lef six weeks ago, because I couldn't take being in bed ill 3 days a week anymore. I am not as sick now, but I don't think it works as well for my RA. I am giving it more time. If there is one thing RA has taught me it is to be more patience.🤗🤗🤗