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[trevorlloyd1351]

I have Bronchiectasis and RA has just appeared. MTX is prescribed. Any history please about problems with Bronchiectasis from taking Methotrexate?

[helenlw7]

I have RA diagnosed in 2004, been on mtx for about 15 years. In 2012 I was diagnosed with asthma and bronchiecstasis. I’ve not noticed any issues with the bronchiecstasis and the mtx.

[trevorlloyd1351 in reply to helenlw7]

Thanks Helen very clear and puts my mind at rest. Have you had any infections since 2012 and if yes , how was it treated?

[medway-lady]

It was found I have Cylindrical Brochectasis after a period of infections a few years ago. It's genetic and I did a course of Lung Rehabilitation organised by Pulmonary Consultant and been fine ever since. I'd caught MRSA on a cruise ship that year and I'd had about 9/10 lots of antibiotics before referral. The consultant prescribed different cupboard antibiotics for emergency but they went out of date before used. So I don't bother now and have had only 1 chest infection in past 5/6 years. I was taught huff coughing which works and tbh not had an issues since. I recommend the Lung Rehab it was great and worked very well.

[Waffs]

Hi, I have asthma and PsA and was on methotrexate for 10 years. There was no effect on my asthma but I had to come off the methotrexate as I ended up with liver fibrosis. I am also on a biological which I inject every two weeks. The only problems now with my lungs are a lot of phlegm and at the moment I have a chest infection. The liver is checked every so often but be aware what methotrexate can cause and make sure you have the checkups regularly.

[HamHammy]

I have never had Bronchiectasisso I couldn’t comment on that. Sorry

[Retirednhs]

Hi l am just a little older than you but also have RA and just recovered from bronchial pneumonia and do get bronchitis so l have been on methotrexate for 15 years now only stopping it when on antibioticswith no problems but we are all different and you will not know until you try it . Hope all goes well

[Pasjc]

it works great on my RA but ive lots of diorhea

[trevorlloyd1351]

Thanks everyone, it's great to get such info prior to starting meds. OK, we are all different, but with this info I can sensibly look for problems that might or might not appear. I'm going to suck it and see!