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will be starting methotrexate soon. what can I expect, can it cause weight gain

I am due to start methotrexate soon, feel apprehensive, due to what I have read about it. does it cause weight gain (why). what's the best time of day to take...

I am due to start methotrexate soon, feel apprehensive, due to what I have read ...

dillydally1

•7 years ago

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Sometimes we are broken, but not every day!

I wrote this poem a while ago, after emerging from an awful depression. I felt so low at the time, thinking of all the things I'd lost as a result of illness....

I wrote this poem a while ago, after emerging from an awful depression. I felt s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Polyarthritis ordeal

Been suffering like hell. Cannot tolerate methotextrate orally Will start injection soon as not available in mauritius where I love.also considering biologics...

Been suffering like hell. Cannot tolerate methotextrate orally Will start inject...

Anissa-789

•7 years ago

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Would be nice to know

As I have been recently diagnosed to the exclusive RA club I have found it a bit bewildering as to all the different ifs and buts. Whilst I am now aware that...

As I have been recently diagnosed to the exclusive RA club I have found it a bit...

TTCC

•7 years ago

45 Replies

Starting on azathioprine

Hi im starting on azathioprine this week as the methotrexate left me really ill, so i have had a break for a few months but my symptoms are getting worse and i...

Hi im starting on azathioprine this week as the methotrexate left me really ill,...

rose49

•7 years ago

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First time on here.

Start my Benepeni tomorrow and am concerned that as I get UTI's on a regular basis, when I get a UTI I have to stop my Methotexrate until clear, has anyone...

Start my Benepeni tomorrow and am concerned that as I get UTI's on a regular bas...

Jackadoodle

•7 years ago

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Threat of dismissal owing to ill health

Following a minor but with severe implications car crash in April 2016, I am still off sick. I have resorted to having to pay for treatment privately owing to...

Following a minor but with severe implications car crash in April 2016, I am sti...

Nay-cd

•7 years ago

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Back is very sore this morning....................

My back is crippling me this morning and i am still recovering from a very nasty virus.xxxxxx PS......Flower s evening primrose. Thought we needed something...

My back is crippling me this morning and i am still recovering from a very nasty...

sylvi

•7 years ago

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Methotrexate Side Effects

I was rapidly taken of sulfasalazine after dizziness, nausea and more importantly, a lowering in blood count. I've been on Methotrexate for over a year now,...

I was rapidly taken of sulfasalazine after dizziness, nausea and more importantl...

Jollygoodglyn

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Nervous

Hi all I have first consultant appointment tomorrow after 3 months swollen hands and pain (and also in the winter the year before), stiffness spread to knees...

Hi all I have first consultant appointment tomorrow after 3 months swollen hands...

BlightyFiveStar

•7 years ago

11 Replies

21!

Hey guys! I was diagnosed with RA when I was 19! I am 21 now and have been taking methotrexate once a week and folic acid everyday. I am in constant pain. Does...

Hey guys! I was diagnosed with RA when I was 19! I am 21 now and have been takin...

Alondra_Avilez

•7 years ago

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Today was a good day

I walked five miles today! Geese, and dogs, the glassy river, Joggers and cyclists flashing by. The old Abby; my favourite spot. To sit and feel the psychic...

I walked five miles today! Geese, and dogs, the glassy river, Joggers and cyclis...

Hidden

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Sensitive hair?

This has happened ever since I've gotten together with my boyfriend. We would be playing around or he would be playing his video games and so I would go and...

This has happened ever since I've gotten together with my boyfriend. We would be...

Morningstar157

•7 years ago

6 Replies

I have forgotten how to feel normal

This I suppose is the million dollar question. I've only been diagnosed for 10 months. I started on Mtx but had some bad side affects. All meds were stopped...

This I suppose is the million dollar question. I've only been diagnosed for 10 ...

Amhoarten

•7 years ago

11 Replies

I'm excited 😮

I'm off on holiday next Saturday. I'm going to the Algarve - coming back on Thursday. I'm excited but a little nervous too. It will be lovely to have some...

I'm off on holiday next Saturday. I'm going to the Algarve - coming back on Thur...

JEM95

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Experience with Methotrexate

I was recently diagnosed with PSA and guven methotrexate. I started my first dose yesterday and promptly threw up.....all day on &I off. I'm still feeling...

I was recently diagnosed with PSA and guven methotrexate. I started my first dos...

Kerjo530

•7 years ago

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Sulfasalazine rash part 2

This morning I itch like mad, the rash has spread and my cheek are swollen. 2 antihistamine later and its calmed down quite a bit. I went to a pharmacist for...

This morning I itch like mad, the rash has spread and my cheek are swollen. 2 an...

Jacey15

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Waking Headaches with RA

Hi everybody, I am plagued by waking headaches which can start any time of the early hours and if I don't take meds and sleep sitting up they can turn into a...

Hi everybody, I am plagued by waking headaches which can start any time of the ...

LindaLegs

•7 years ago

60 Replies

Groggy on steroids

Hi I am really groggy and spaced out. I am on 25 mg of prednisolone, which seems to managing symptoms ok although I feel weak today and hip is sore. Also my...

Hi I am really groggy and spaced out. I am on 25 mg of prednisolone, which seems...

Phoo2

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Knee replacement

Hey everyone I due to have a full knee replacement hopefully soon. They x ray and found I have no cartilage. I'm kind of annoyed at the RA consultant I've...

Hey everyone I due to have a full knee replacement hopefully soon. They x ray a...

Agough

•7 years ago

15 Replies

My autoimmune me story

Thought I would share my videos with you guys, how I make immune defunct. Please take a look, subscribe like comment I'd love to hear from all you fellow...

Thought I would share my videos with you guys, how I make immune defunct. Please...

orchidcass77

•7 years ago

2 Replies

New to this

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 3 weeks ago having only had symptoms for about 6 weeks. My doctor was fantastic and had me at the specialist the next week who said...

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 3 weeks ago having only had symptoms for about 6 wee...

Karalyn53

•7 years ago

39 Replies

Gentle Chair Yoga for RA; X-Ray Yoga for Wonderment

. Gentle Chair Yoga for RA; X-Ray Yoga for Wonderment Have found the chair yoga videos practical, doable, & free 🆓 ! 🤗 🙏 . Chair...

. Gentle Chair Yoga for RA; X-Ray Yoga for Wonderment Have found the chair yoga...

Kai--

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Just starting medication

Hi not messaged on here for a while you know what it like to finally see the consultant.... well I'm starting on Sulfasalazine how many started on that an was...

Hi not messaged on here for a while you know what it like to finally see the con...

Selbel

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Wondering

Hello all. Well I had my second infusion of Rituximab on Thursday. Took six attempts to get the cannula in so am a bit bruised. I know they said it can take...

Hello all. Well I had my second infusion of Rituximab on Thursday. Took six atte...

Ellieellie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Dilema !

Morning everyone. I have an appointment with my lovely Nurse next week. Problem is I have an appointment next month at a new hospital and new Consultant. Not...

Morning everyone. I have an appointment with my lovely Nurse next week. Problem ...

moomie

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Hip ache and leg ache constant

I have been suffering with aches in my hips and a dull throbbing mostly in my right leg recently my arms, neck, and joints generally have started aching. I...

I have been suffering with aches in my hips and a dull throbbing mostly in my ri...

Joseph-123

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Blocked Nose in The Morning With Mtx

I have been taking Mtx 20mg by injection for about 6 months. Nearly every morning I wake up with a blocked nose which clears in about 30 minutes, Does anyone...

I have been taking Mtx 20mg by injection for about 6 months. Nearly every mornin...

mole147

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Argh!!

Was steam mopping the floors and I suddenly felt like a ripping sensation up my heel- now when walking it feels like there's a razor blade in there . Hurts!?!?

Was steam mopping the floors and I suddenly felt like a ripping sensation up my ...

Eiram50

•7 years ago

27 Replies

What are your symptoms?

So I tested positive on the anti ccp test and was diagnosed with RA. I have some slight stiffness in my little finger. I have fluid on the knee, swollen hands...

So I tested positive on the anti ccp test and was diagnosed with RA. I have some...

Frankiefarr

•7 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for January 2017

will be starting methotrexate soon. what can I expect, can it cause weight gain

Sometimes we are broken, but not every day!

Polyarthritis ordeal

Would be nice to know

Starting on azathioprine

First time on here.

Threat of dismissal owing to ill health

Back is very sore this morning....................

Methotrexate Side Effects

Nervous

21!

Today was a good day

Sensitive hair?

I have forgotten how to feel normal

I'm excited 😮

Experience with Methotrexate

Sulfasalazine rash part 2

Waking Headaches with RA

Groggy on steroids

Knee replacement

My autoimmune me story

New to this

Gentle Chair Yoga for RA; X-Ray Yoga for Wonderment

Just starting medication

Wondering

Dilema !

Hip ache and leg ache constant

Blocked Nose in The Morning With Mtx

Argh!!

What are your symptoms?

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