Seronegative RA

[Trukay]

My dr dx seronegative RA. Started out couldn't straighten out several fingers. Put on 5 tabs mtx once week in January. Didnt notice any side effects and also taking folic acid daily. Still having symptoms so dr upped it to 7 tabs once week in feb. Broke ankle in march and they pulled me off mtx for 6-8 weeks. Now resume mtx. After 2 wks now have severe dizziness and fatigue next day after dose with severe stiffness and hurting head to toe. Anyone relate or have suggestions?

[Artroc56]

Have you started again at the lower level? You ought to be doing that.

[Gnarli]

I'm sorry to hear you're having so many problems. I reckon you need to contact your rheumy team, let them know what's going on and get professional advice. It's what I would do

[Mmrr]

I hope you are starting on a low dose and gradually increasing again ?

I found drinking lots of water before taking MTX and again afterwards helped as did eating carbohydrates.

The MTX hangover fatigue lessened each week to over a period of a few weeks until I just felt a little tired the morning after.