Methotrexate and COVID jab

[Jackadoodle]

I have noticed that I have been more lethargic the day after methotrexate jab after having COVID jab, is this just me? I know that we all have our down days after methotrexate but mine seems to have worsened.

[Hidden]

I have days worse than others and thus can last for weeks after each dose then suddenly I have no mtx hangover at all .. it’s a mystery to me after 5 years. Rheumatologist has no answer either.

[Boxerlady]

That's interesting....My Methotrexate hangover is lasting longer; I feel like it lasts for about 5 days now. I put it down to it building up in my system as I'm on the highest dose (25mg). I did have the jab just over 8 weeks ago but can't remember when this started - I THINK that it was before that 🤔

I asked my rheumy nurse if I could drop the dose (I'm on triple therapy and my joints are OK atm) and she was going to ask the consultant but she hasn't got back to me yet.

It'll be interesting to see what others say.

[Jackadoodle in reply to Boxerlady]

I have my second jab on the 8th April so waiting to see what happens.

[Soundofmusic52]

Same here I take mine Friday night Saturday all I want to do is sleep only been like it since I had vaccine 😩😷

[Beachwalk]

I’ve had both my jabs of and had fatigue for about two weeks after both.

[Hidden]

Morning... I had my second jab last week and have had to sleep (solidly) for the past two afternoons. I’m currently doing my PIP review, so presumed it was down to that! As someone above said, it’s probably down to our bodies fighting even more than usual. I was a bit run down the day after I remember, like having a cold. Sleep and chocolate will help.. it’ll pass.

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