Curcumin and methotrexate

[Dobcross1]

Hi looking for people's opinions/experiences of taking curcumin. Am taking one with bioperine which is supposed to be well absorbed (and it doesn't upset my stomach hurrah!). But just wondered am I ok to take it with Methotrexate (take 15mg injections) - my thinking was that since they are both meant to reduce inflammation it can't hurt but then again I certainly don't want to take anything which may reduce the efficacy of the MXT. I take other supplements which I'm fine with but am wondering if I'm doing the right thing with the curcumin. Grateful for any feedback.

[BonnieT]

Ask your doctor. Mine said it was fine. Three days later, no pain. BUT I did have an allergic reaction. An extremely itchy rash on my chest. I stopped taking it. I read online that olive oil relieved the itching caused by this allergy and it did help a lot. Doctor said I could try again with a lower dose but I’m not ready yet.

[Dobcross1 in reply to BonnieT]

Thank you.

[Maggsie]

I take golden paste but I make sure there is a 2 hour gap between the Turmeric and your mtx.

I've found the turmeric works well on my joint inflammation and helps with my colitis, so I'll keep taking it!

[Dobcross1 in reply to Maggsie]

Thanks. I didnt know about leaving a gap and last week took the curcumin tablet just after injecting the MXT 😱!! Thanks I will make sure I leave time this week.