> Well, it has been 2 weeks since I got my script, and finally got approval
> from both insurances. I did have question about the MTX, I am up to the
> 17.5 and when I take the much it seems like I get really bad bloating and
> mental things, like anger, and depression, I didn't notice it with the 15
> but when I moved up I got it. I am wondering if this amount is to strong
> for my body.
It is possible. I took it at 17.5mg for years and years and then 20 mg at
the end of taking methx.
> The mtx has made the pain in my feet and wrists almost gone most of the
> days, but the hips are another story, but I am not convinced what I feel
> in my hips and bones you sit on is the RA. But I don't know how to know
> for sure, that is why the doc said try enblre for 2 months if no
> improvement we will take you off it.
I went to Arava first and then after a year of that went to Enbrel and have
taken it for over 3 years.
> Just wondering what others think>? I also cut the tip of my thumb off
> accidentally the other day cooking! So I am on antibiodics for it now, so
> don't know if I need to wait for enbrel, I am afraid if I am not really
> feeling the RA and take it and don't need it yet that when I do I will be
> out of options.
That is good thinking but there are several drugs like Enbrel and one of
them might work if Enbrel does not.
> Probably just trying to think to much, but any advice would be
> appreciated, on the MTX symptoms or enbrel.
> Thanks Becky
I can only tell you that when I changed to Enbrel,,,, I had a 100 mg steroid
shot in my rear and the doctors nurse gave me my first shot to show me how
to do it. I knew the next day that Enbrel was a winner for me.
Harv