I get mine done every 5-6 weeks, I take 1 ml. each week.

Joan

Not sure exactly what is normal, but its more often than six months.
That isn't soon enough if a problem develops.

I compromise with my doctor who would like to see monthly and manage
to get it done every three months.

Jo

Wish I could help you.  I take the same dosage as you and the same
schedule, once a week.  But, I've only been taking MTX for a few years, and
just got switched to injections from pills in the last 6 months.  I didn't
pay much attention to numbers, but I would like to know as well.  Nanny

On 7/22/2009 3:17 PM, rudolphs2@msn.com wrote to All:

-> ..6 cc injceted weekly for ten years, normal blood work was 6 months with
-> check up. Now 2 -3 months. Test have always come back negative. What is
-> normal for follow up blood test with Methotrexate.

Hi DeeTee.  My Rheumy sees me and has my blood tested every 2 months.  I
imagine it depends on the doctor involved.  Nanny

On 7/26/2009 1:42 PM, ke3iu_nospam@hotmail.com wrote to All:

-> They usually pull my blood every other RD appointment, so that's about once
-> a year now. When I first went on it, he checked me every three months. Your
-> mileage may vary, of course.
->
-> DeeTee
->
-> "Gloria Wolfe" <gloria.wolfe@fidotel.com> wrote in message
-> news:1248617540.11.1248296424@fidotel.com...
-> > Wish I could help you.  I take the same dosage as you and the same
-> > schedule, once a week.  But, I've only been taking MTX for a few years,
-> > and
-> > just got switched to injections from pills in the last 6 months.  I didn't
-> > pay much attention to numbers, but I would like to know as well.  Nanny
-> >
-> > On 7/22/2009 3:17 PM, rudolphs2@msn.com wrote to All:
-> >
-> > -> ..6 cc injceted weekly for ten years, normal blood work was 6 months
-> > with
-> > -> check up. Now 2 -3 months. Test have always come back negative. What is
-> > -> normal for follow up blood test with Methotrexate.
-> >
->
->

Donna wrote:

My rheumy writes a "standing order" for lab work every 2 months.

... Pity the poor corpuscle, for he labors in vein.
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12

That's a good thing, Donna, as problems can be detected and treated before
they become toxic to us.  Nanny

On 7/29/2009 1:16 AM, DKGBeeker@webtv.net wrote to All:

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-> Nanny,
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-> My RD also draws labs every two months to check on everything.
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-> 1.)   ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we
-> call them FRIENDS......
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-> 2.)    May God's richest blessings be
-> upon you both today and
-> throughout the year.
-> May His blessings flow through
-> you to touch the lives of
-> everyone you meet.
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