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Methotrexate

My consultant wants me to try this to help with PMR. Has anyone out there taken this,what do you think. My sister in law is taking it for a different illness and she is losing her hair ( it could be due to other things going on in her luge though) does it help with the pain while tapering ?.My consultant wants me to try this to help with PMR. Has anyone out there taken this,what do you think. My sister in law is taking it for a different illness and she is losing her hair ( it could be due to other things going on in her luge though) does it help with the pain while tapering ?.

Scotty7in PMRGCAuk

How I minimized the uncomfortable feeling after taking methotrexate - 31/01/2020

I started to change the way I took methotrexate hoping to reduce all these problems. To minimize the contact of methotrexate with the lining of my stomach wall, I decided to eat half way, then took methotrexate and follow by the balance of the food.I started to change the way I took methotrexate hoping to reduce all these problems. To minimize the contact of methotrexate with the lining of my stomach wall, I decided to eat half way, then took methotrexate and follow by the balance of the food.

Sarcoidosis

I’ve took 6 frolic acid tablets on Friday which was supposed to be my Methotrexate day. I’ve only just realised. Friday methotrexate x 6. Sunday Frolic Acid x1. I’ve taken 6 methotrexate now. Should this pose a problem? Although different packets both tablets look the same and didn’t realiseI’ve took 6 frolic acid tablets on Friday which was supposed to be my Methotrexate day. I’ve only just realised. Friday methotrexate x 6. Sunday Frolic Acid x1. I’ve taken 6 methotrexate now. Should this pose a problem? Although different packets both tablets look the same and didn’t realise

Damali64in NRAS

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Methotrexate

I have now been prescribed methotrexate and have been taking it for 1 month. I am experiencing severe rashes all over my thighs and also hair loss, which is so noticeable that I’m thinking of wearing a wig. Has anyone else had these side effects and if so did they improve over time?I have now been prescribed methotrexate and have been taking it for 1 month. I am experiencing severe rashes all over my thighs and also hair loss, which is so noticeable that I’m thinking of wearing a wig. Has anyone else had these side effects and if so did they improve over time?

littlemisspin LUpus Patients Understanding and Support

Methotrexate?

Methotrexate? Seems scary This is my first post. My rheumatologist wants to start me on this in a couple of weeks after 2 years on pred. Can anyone give me their experience.Methotrexate? Seems scary This is my first post. My rheumatologist wants to start me on this in a couple of weeks after 2 years on pred. Can anyone give me their experience.

Kingfanin PMRGCAuk

Low wbc

WBC is low , been on methotrexate for a couple of years with no real issues until now. Is methotrexate likely to be the cause??WBC is low , been on methotrexate for a couple of years with no real issues until now. Is methotrexate likely to be the cause??

Burning face and mouth

Hi everyone, I've been on 15mg of methotrexate for about 6 weeks now an my face and mouth feel like its burning a day or two after taking my methotrexate is that normal. Thank you xHi everyone, I've been on 15mg of methotrexate for about 6 weeks now an my face and mouth feel like its burning a day or two after taking my methotrexate is that normal. Thank you x

xxspoonerxx82in NRAS

Heart Failure and Rheumatoid Arthritis

I asked my Cardiologist if I could go back on methotrexate and he said it is my choice but I came off it and my heart failure improved, he can't rule out methotrexate as a potential cause of my heart failure. My rheumatologist says he has never know methotrexate to cause heart failure.I asked my Cardiologist if I could go back on methotrexate and he said it is my choice but I came off it and my heart failure improved, he can't rule out methotrexate as a potential cause of my heart failure. My rheumatologist says he has never know methotrexate to cause heart failure.

GracieOSin British Heart Foundation

Methotrexate

Does anybody have any liver problems with taking methotrexate and liver function ? Any suggestions for alternatives or more natural ways of dealing with this situation . Feeling quite down at the moment .Does anybody have any liver problems with taking methotrexate and liver function ? Any suggestions for alternatives or more natural ways of dealing with this situation . Feeling quite down at the moment .

Willow1414in LUPUS UK

Methotrexate

Hi everyone, i’ve been on methotrexate tablets (20mg) since february.Hi everyone, i’ve been on methotrexate tablets (20mg) since february.

oliviagodfreyxxin NRAS

Methotrexate

Is there a shortage of methotrexate will run out this week ?Is there a shortage of methotrexate will run out this week ?

Methotrexate pill or injection ???

Does anyone have any suggestions re: Methotrexate pills as opposed to injection??? I started methotrexate 3 weeks ago and all seems a bit better, but the last few days my stomach has been bothering me??? Rheumy says injection would ease that irritation of my stomach, any thoughts???Does anyone have any suggestions re: Methotrexate pills as opposed to injection??? I started methotrexate 3 weeks ago and all seems a bit better, but the last few days my stomach has been bothering me??? Rheumy says injection would ease that irritation of my stomach, any thoughts???

Musiclady18in PMRGCAuk

Methotrexate

Hoping the cbd will help with pain, as it takes 3 to 6 months for methotrexate to work!Hoping the cbd will help with pain, as it takes 3 to 6 months for methotrexate to work!

Gardenaddict67in NRAS

Methotrexate advice.

Has anyone used Methotrexate to manage their symptoms? I've been prescribed but wondered how people have found it? ThanksHas anyone used Methotrexate to manage their symptoms? I've been prescribed but wondered how people have found it? Thanks

Foodman500in LUPUS UK

Tiredness ! Advice

I work full time shift work and have recently been feeling exhausted I take methotrexate on Saturday and today my whole shift has passed in a cloud of exhaustion Is this tiredness due to the methotrexate or arthritis Thank you!I work full time shift work and have recently been feeling exhausted I take methotrexate on Saturday and today my whole shift has passed in a cloud of exhaustion Is this tiredness due to the methotrexate or arthritis Thank you!

Methotrexate querry

Hi I was diagnosed seronegative ra last year and have just taken my first methotrexate this week ! Can the tablets make you feel really achy? Also how do they test for inflammation when it doesn’t show in your blood only on ultra sound scans .Hi I was diagnosed seronegative ra last year and have just taken my first methotrexate this week ! Can the tablets make you feel really achy? Also how do they test for inflammation when it doesn’t show in your blood only on ultra sound scans .

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I’ve been on oral methotrexate for just over 3 years and gained weight immediately (2stone) start methotrexate injections 7weeks ago and have gained another 1/2 a stone. I watch my food intake and make sure I walk every day. Methotrexate injections not improving things overallI’ve been on oral methotrexate for just over 3 years and gained weight immediately (2stone) start methotrexate injections 7weeks ago and have gained another 1/2 a stone. I watch my food intake and make sure I walk every day. Methotrexate injections not improving things overall

Methotrexate

Finally ive given in to methotrexate which im due to start sat however my consultant has prescribed 20mg . Upon reading about drug this seems high as usual starting does is 7.5 mg. Help and advice plz as already very worried about drugFinally ive given in to methotrexate which im due to start sat however my consultant has prescribed 20mg . Upon reading about drug this seems high as usual starting does is 7.5 mg. Help and advice plz as already very worried about drug

Ninnin67in NRAS

Starting Methotrexate

I saw him yesterday and he has given me Methotrexate. He said it might take a couple of weeks to kick in and I should carry on with steroids for the time being and then think about reducing them grafually.I saw him yesterday and he has given me Methotrexate. He said it might take a couple of weeks to kick in and I should carry on with steroids for the time being and then think about reducing them grafually.

JsyAnnein PMRGCAuk

Question

Following in from previous post, when I saw the lung specialist she said to me that as I was in methotrexate, I should have been having my lungs checked every year. I’ve never had any lung function testing of any sorts, ever. Has anyone else taking methotrexate had their lung function etc checked?Following in from previous post, when I saw the lung specialist she said to me that as I was in methotrexate, I should have been having my lungs checked every year. I’ve never had any lung function testing of any sorts, ever. Has anyone else taking methotrexate had their lung function etc checked?