Metoject and water intake.

[Rachmaninov2]

Not sure if this is a silly question but do I need to increase my water intake when taking Methotrexate by Metoject. I know it goes straight into the bloodstream but I just want to be sure.

[Petrina_gmfc]

Sorry I don't know the answer.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Petrina_gmfc]

Thank you for replying anyway Petrina. 🙂

[MrsNails]

I have continued to drink plenty of water on my Metoject Days - the same as when l was on the tablets, sometimes as more tea 😉

It helps flush it through your system.

MrsN

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to MrsNails]

Thank you, I wondered if that was the case.

[SheffieldJane]

Look to the right of your screen for more posts and FAQs for Mrs Nails’ helpful post about Methotrexate.

What is your thinking behind needing extra hydration?

[MrsNails in reply to SheffieldJane]

Jane it’s encouraged to help flush the Meds through helping eliminate side effects.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to MrsNails]

I did look on the accompanying leaflet but couldn’t see any info. about it.

[MrsNails in reply to Rachmaninov2]

It’s like many things - this information is gleaned from Excellent Consultants & Good Rheumatology Nurses.

I had a selection of Health Professionals over the years so gleaned a lot of info on MTX

You can always PM me if you have a MTX Question as l am not around the forum as much as l was (having a bed day today - painful shins 😖)

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to MrsNails]

Sorry you are in pain Mrs Nails, I appreciate you answering my question. I do have another question and will PM you if I may.

[MrsNails in reply to Rachmaninov2]

Please ask away.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to MrsNails]

I have posted my question this time just in case anyone else may be interested.

[MrsNails in reply to Rachmaninov2]

Is it separate or in this thread?

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to MrsNails]

No not desperate, I made a separate post.

[SheffieldJane in reply to MrsNails]

I thought so but it would have been a guess, thank you.

[MrsNails in reply to SheffieldJane]

It really works!

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you for your reply.

[SheffieldJane]

Methotrexate information is of general interest as it is often offered to PMR patients as a steroid sparer. Feel free to share your concerns widely.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Many thanks Sheffield Jane, will do.

[Petrina_gmfc]

No problem

[PMRCanada]

As per Mrs. Nails advice early on I made sure to drink plenty of water the day of my injection of MTX.

My understanding is that subcutaneous injection (under the skin) means the medication is absorbed slower (up to 24 hours), as opposed to injecting directly into the vein (bloodstream). So best to drink more water for a full day/evening the day of injection.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to PMRCanada]

Thank you for clarifying PMRCanada, I now understand the difference between a subcutaneous injection and an injection into the vein.

[Poshcards]

I have never done this, but I do keep hydrated anyway xx

[Ladybird25]

I was advised to drink more on Methotrexate days to offset the nausea, and it certainly does help. If for any reason I don't get a chance to drink as much as I would like to on MTX day, I notice the difference.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Ladybird25]

Thank you.