I posted last week that I had been having off and on stomach pain for
months, thinking it may have been caused by methotrexate.  I went to a
Gastro. Dr. last Thursday and he said I should probably have a endoscope to
see what was going on in my stomach since I was on several meds that can
cause stomach problems.  He doubted that it would be the methotrexate,
thought it was more likely the Actenol or Celebrex.  He said if he found
scarring, he might advise stopping one of those meds.  I had the endoscope
yesterday.  Luckily, he said there was no scarring so I can stay on the same
meds but to also take one prevesid daily.  During the procedure he stretched
and enlarged my esophagus and I have a horrible sore throat which is
supposed to get better in a few days.  He thought that my narrow esophagus
might be causing some of my stomach problems also.

Thanks for all the input with my original question about stomach pain and
methotrexate.  I'm sure glad the methotrexate isn't causing any problems
since it has helped keep my RA under control and for that I'm VERY grateful.

Mary