methotrexate and Collagen

[Jenb16]

Hi, I would like to start taking a collagen supplement but I’ve read some things online about interactions with Methotrexate. I wondered if anyone has had any experience with this? Many thanks

[AgedCrone]

The only person who can tell you is your rheumatologist ….never ever take any supplements when you’re on prescription medicine until you have spoken to the prescriber. Boring but True!

[Runrig01]

I take collagen along with my methotrexate. I had a chat with my rheumatologist about it, as my skin is paper thin and tears easily, due to life long steroids. He said a lot of research was showing good results with steroid patients, and said it didn’t really interact with anything, and our own bodies produce collagen. I’ve been using it for around 6 months, and it hasn’t reduced the effect of my MTX, as far as I can tell. My skin is so much better and rarely tears now

[welsh12 in reply to Runrig01]

Are you using it for skin benefits or anything else

[Jenb16 in reply to welsh12]

Skin and health benefits in general, I’m 40 so thinking I should start supplementing the yearly collagen decline .

[Runrig01 in reply to welsh12]

I just use it for skin benefits. I was getting skin tears that would take like 4-5 months to heal.

[trace58 in reply to Runrig01]

can I ask which Collagen you take? as on Methotrexate

[Runrig01 in reply to trace58]

100% pure marine collagen

[MJSlide1958 in reply to Runrig01]

Hello, What brand of 100% pure marine collagen do you take please?

[Runrig01 in reply to MJSlide1958]

A company called weightworld on Amazon.

[MJSlide1958 in reply to Runrig01]

Thank you. Are you happy with the ingredients and if they are as natural as possible?

[Runrig01 in reply to MJSlide1958]

There are no other ingredients just the collagen, and the capsule itself contained in

[MJSlide1958 in reply to Runrig01]

That is really good no other chemicals! You said it is Marine, no doubt the type of fish it contains will be on bottle too. Sounds good. Thanks

[Jenb16]

thanks for both of your advice 😌

[Gilliancheche]

Sounds like it might be a good idea, but as others say always best to check with your consultant before trying any supplements

[HappykindaGal]

I’ve been using Ancient and Brave for ages with mtx and biologics. To be honest, I never even thought about any interactions and nothing has happened. I think!

[oldtimer2]

There's not enough evidence to say whether it's safe, but as it is a food supplement it would logically not be a problem unless you took a lot of it! But check with your pharmacist who can look up the latest information.

I'm not now on methotrexate, and I do take marine collagen. I didn't think it was working but after about three months there was an improvment in my skin fragility and it didn't tear quite so easily, so I've carried on.

[CoastalLiving]

I use grass fed beef collagen and wouldn't be without it. I also have a lot of organic beef bone broth. As well as RA I am at high risk of Osteoporosis and in perimenopause when it becomes even more vital to us. Currently only on Hydroxy as I could not tolerate MXT tablets or injections. And the collagen and other supplements I take had nothing to do with it. I have let the rheumatologist know from the start what I take in addition and they are either non-plus or encouraging. I have never had one poo poo it as not being helpful.

The most helpful thing I have found so that you can be clear on what is impacting what, is to make sure that I don't start a bunch of new things at the same time. And I write a symptom and food diary every day so I can track what is going on with me.

[SELondon in reply to CoastalLiving]

I’m used to do bone broth for my sleep. Just made a batch this weekend to try and help with my pain and sleep.

[Jacojudy303]

I take type II collagen for joint health and wasn't aware of any interactions with the methotrexate I also take. My joints are good so I'm happy 😀