Methotrexate and Covid

[Larmie]

I am wondering the same thing. I have covid. Tested positive 2 days ago. Should I take Methotrexate and Humira this week? I have continued with steroids 4 mg daily and statins 10 mg daily

[sylvi]

If you have antivirals then yes stop the mtx and humira. If in doubt speak to your rheumy. xxxx

[Larmie in reply to sylvi]

Thank you Sylvi. My rheumy is normally very busy and hard to contact. I do remember now being told in ty eary stages of the pandemic it might be good to stop Methotrexate if infected . So I'll give it a miss this week.😊

[KittyJ]

You need to contact your rheumy as they are the only ones who can tell you that

[Larmie in reply to KittyJ]

Thank you KittyJ. I can't believe after so many antigen tests over the last few years I finally got the 2 pink lines ! It has knocked the stuffing out of me. I'll skip the methotrexate this week. Cups of tea and orange juice have never tasted so good! 🧃☕️😊

[greynot in reply to Larmie]

My first time too...2 lines on Monday. I've been on antivirals since Tues.

[Larmie in reply to greynot]

Hi Greynot, This Covid is persistent, isn't it! Gets you in the end! I was too late to get antivirals. But I'm doing ok. Just no energy now . Good luck with your recovery!😊

[greynot in reply to Larmie]

And good luck with yours, Larmie xx

[SarahW-NRAS Partner NRAS]

Hello Larmie, sorry to hear you have Covid. As KittyJ says, please do contact your rheumatology team for advice. I do appreciate that this can be difficult, but they will have access to all your medical notes. If you have any problems or concerns, do call the NRAS Helpline on 0800 298 7650.

[Larmie in reply to SarahW-NRAS]

Thank you so much Sarah. The site offers such a friendly positive support. It's a great help!

[Pulfs]

I was told by rheumatology when I had Covid in April to stop methotrexate till I had a negative test result x

[Larmie in reply to Pulfs]

Hi Pulfs, Yes, I was advised to skip methotrexate until symptoms were gone. I'd say by next week I'll be able to take the usual dose. I hope you were not too sick abd made a full recovery. 😊

[Pulfs]

I wasn’t too bad , had very bad pains in my head and face and sore throat but not much of a cough

[Larmie in reply to Pulfs]

That does sound bad, Pulfs. Glad you have recovered. I've a bad cough but that's it. Take care 🙂

[Pulfs]

thanks I’m all recovered now but this heat not good for me x