Methotrexate, fatigue, nausea and sugar

[Central_Perk]

Hi everyone,I'm just leaving this message here for anyone who searches for advice now or in the future.

After over 2 years of struggling with nausea and fatigue for a couple of days after my methotrexate injection, I've discovered something that really helps me.

I eat really lightly and clean on the day I'm due to inject - No sugar, nothing too heavy, no alcohol (although I don't drink anyway), basically... super healthy.

The difference it's made to my fatigue and sick feeling stomach is wonderful.

Sometimes depending on how I'm feeling I carry this over to the day after the injection too, but by the following day I'm much better.

It's worth a try

[KittyJ]

it’s worth trying and easy to do, I’m glad you found a solution for yourself.

[HeadInASpin]

Thanks C_P that's a good tip. I always avoid alcohol (although I'm not a big drinker) and make sure to stay well hydrated, if I don't I get a terrible headache.

[Craighead]

Thank you I will try this xx

[ABwn]

Thank you Central_Perk. Will definitely give it a try. Have a good week.

[calflo]

I was advised to try and keep to a Mediterranean diet, as It has very positive anti inflamatory affects. The thought of alcohol on the day of injection or the following day makes me feel nauseas! I only drink on a weekend and only a glass or two

[Egpa]

Hi, I take 20mg Methotrexate injection weekly and have found if a have milk and dairy products on the same day I get nausea. Take care and stay safe.

[Central_Perk in reply to Egpa]

That’s interesting, I’ll try that too although I love cheese so much 😆

[Cat-E]

I've just swapped my mtx day from Sunday to Monday as I like to have a couple of glasses of wine on Sunday and was thinking it's probably not a good thing to do both on the same day!

[PMRGCA19]

Thanks Central_Perk

I will certainly follow your advice as I will try anything to reduce fatigue.

[Retirednhs]

That is interesting to hear, l always have my Methotrexate injection last thing on a Sunday night after a shower and have no side effects at all. However l do mot have alcohol at all except to have a toast on special occasions as l find alcohol does affect my RA and other health problems l have. There are so many non alcoholic drinks available l have these and have managed to lower my methotrexate down to 10mgm weekly since doing that, much more beneficial for me . Hope you continue to improve

[Evie3]

good news. Someone mentioned on here to inject/take the pill just before bed which negates the nausea