methotrexate with sulfasalazine

[Beata0102]

I have been on methotrexate for five weeks and today I took the first tablet of sulfasalazine 500. After about 6 hours my neck started to hurt and I couldn't turn my head. Has anyone had neck and shoulder pain like this????

[welsh12]

I have had that neck pain and unable to turn head but prior to taking medication check it out with medics

[cyberbarn]

I didn't have an instant reaction like that, so it might be something that was already brewing, but I did have an adverse reaction to sulfasalazine. After a few weeks I was feeling worse not better, including with pain and general wellbeing, and was covered with a bright red rash. I stopped immediately and it now has it in my records that I have a sensitivity to it.

we all react differently to drugs, so just keep an eye on things. It might be that the neck is something different.

[Spanelmad in reply to cyberbarn]

Yes this was me too

[WilfDog]

I'm sorry to hear you had a bad reaction. I didn't have that. It did however cause me great nausea, and so I changed to a coated version. Unfortunately, after some time it was found not to be effective enough for me, but I know it suits some more than others. If it is intolerant for you readdress it with your rheumatologist. You know your body, and if it doesn't suit, let them know. I hope you get sorted. x

[GordonEdin]

It may be a reaction to the new medication or it may just be one of the many things that pop up with RA.Until my methotrexate kicked in, I suffered from a stiff neck.

Caused me big problems driving on a single track road in the Highlands when I had to reverse for 500 yards.