Hi, I know this question seems to one of the first with the illness and this treatment but...
sickness. I am 23 years old and been diagnosed with RA since July with a history of 3 years and now I’m on methotrexate. I was on 15mg of pills to start with then went on to 15mg of injections upped to 20 and now upped again to 25 because rhumy can’t get my knees under control. Now the sickness with the injections is horrendous!! I am feeling and being sick for 2 or 3 days after my injection. I am dreading my injection so much now that it puts me off taking it. The high the does the more sick I feel and I’ve had enough. I’ve tried all the ‘remedies’ you can think of, not only is the methotrexate disagreeing with me, but I have new active arthritis is a different joint now. Which the physio said shouldn’t really happen with the high does. I am really really tired of this disease and literally don’t know what to do anymore and feel completely like giving up on my injections but I’m still in absolutely agony with my knees! Can someone please tell me something different to do or help in any sort of way?! X
Hi Abbie, of course we can help. Just hang in there because there are many members who can perhaps suggest more to you than I can as many are also on methotrexate injections. I was prescribed MTX at the start of my disease but in tablet form. What a shock for you at such a young age. I'm so sorry! Are you taking folic acid too? My suggestion would be to see your GP and if you can't get a Rheumy appointment for a while, your GP can telephone and speak to the Rheumy about your sickness with the drug. Others will reply to you, we will see what they suggest. Love and hugs. I know this is very tough. Xx
Hi Shalf!
Thank you so much for replying! I’ve always wanted to write on here for some advice but always been a little scared. I’m not on folic acid unfortunately due to not being able to swallow tablets. I had a very very bad start with MTX tablets and now I can’t take any tablets at all! So coping on my injections and codeine in liquid form! I’m in no anti inflammatory which I think is the cause of my badly imflammed knees and thumb! I’ve had my knee drained and objected eith steroids 3 times this year and nothing seems to be controlling them! My GP is absolutely shocking and always tells me to ring my consultant and my consultant tells me they nothing she can really do because I struggle with tablets. My life has been flipped around and screeched to halt since my diagnosis. Definitely taken my previous life for granted!
I am very thankful you have replied it is nice to speak to someone who knows what this life is like!❤️ Xx
I feel for you I really do! Your GP and Rheumy don't sound very helpful. Re knowing what it's like, yes we have all experienced that feeling Abbie. That's why this forum is so good because we do understand. I am glad you plucked up the courage to post, I know there are people who are scared, but the vast majority of us are very gentle and caring on here. Your in good hands sweetheart. I'm going to seek advice for you Abbie for now and tomorrow you can also speak to NRAS on their helpline too. Bear with us. Xxx
My GP and Rhumy are really bad! I normally get told my swell count is down when my rhumy hasn’t even examined me and couldn’t really know for sure! Thank you so much for your help and I think I will give them a call tomorrow! Thank you again!cxx
Can’t pills be crushed or dissolved in liquid?