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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / November 2005methotrexate
I've been away. Can anyone tell me the straight poop on what one can expect from methotrexate? I've just started taking 15 mg each week.  SignatureUsing Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ In my case, I got sick the day after once a week. Like a nasty flu(body aches and dragging about) at first, and then milder each week. About the time the side effects evened out (I was lethargic all the time instead of sick once a week) the arthritis got noticably better. When it works, it is worth it, despite side effects. > In my case, I got sick the day after once a week. Like a nasty flu(body > aches and dragging about) at first, and then milder each week. About > the time the side effects evened out (I was lethargic all the time > instead of sick once a week) the arthritis got noticably better. When > it works, it is worth it, despite side effects. I've been just a bit queezy all day, but mostly feeling much better, although at this time I assume it's because of the prednisone that is supposed be something of a bridge to the effects of the methotrexate. I was not in good shape when I got to the rheumy the other day. I have ankylosing spondyltis (auto immune arthritis, similiar to RA) and I was on MTX before I was diagnosed-only for about 2.5 months, and it didn't do much for me. I switched RDs and my new one put me back on it (along with azulfidine, prednisone, Enbrel and some others). After about 3 months this time, I definitely feel a difference. I am on 8 pills per week now, (20mgs.) I do get a little nauseous after taking it, so I take it at night, shortly before going to bed. LAtely, though, I have been experiencing bouts of dizziness and nausea 3-4 days after taking it. I don't know if this can be attributed to the MTX or not. Also, I take the MTX on Weds nights, and by Sunday-Monday, my most severe symptoms-back pain and heel pain start creeping back. I will talk to my RD about this on my next appt. I hope that it works for you, and quickly!! Charlene > I have ankylosing spondyltis (auto immune arthritis, similiar to RA) > and I was on MTX before I was diagnosed-only for about 2.5 months, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > I hope that it works for you, and quickly!! > Charlene Charlene, I was diagnosed with RA first and started on Humira - did nothing so switched to MTX and Remicaid - first time it seemed to help but after that I was still in such pain in my back neck and achilles tendon. This in addition to the RA symptoms. I also ended up with Crohns and Uveitis which is not constant but flares frequently. I'm getting one infection after another . . . Rheumy might try Enbrel but I assumed it was basically the same as Remicaid. He tested me for the HLA-B27 gene which can indicate some people are apt to get these autoimmune diseases. Are you working? I'm 53 and have not been able to work for three years. Filed for SS disability and after two denials am scheduled before Christmas before a judge . . . Karen >> I have ankylosing spondyltis (auto immune arthritis, similiar to RA) >> and I was on MTX before I was diagnosed-only for about 2.5 months, and [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Karen I'm working at a Sioux reservation but I'm starting to think about getting on disability if the situation deoesn't improve in the near future. I haven't got the energy to eal with these people under present circumstances. SignatureUsing Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ Just so you know, maybe a leave would be in order. For myself, it took about two months before the side-effects were tolerable, and even then not much. They do get progressively more manageable as you get used to it. > Just so you know, maybe a leave would be in order. For myself, it took > about two months before the side-effects were tolerable, and even then > not much. They do get progressively more manageable as you get used to > it. Thanks for the tip. At the moment i'm also taking prednizone and therefore feeling much better. It is supposed to be a bridge until the MTX starts to take effect. We shall see... SignatureUsing Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ >> Just so you know, maybe a leave would be in order. For myself, it took >> about two months before the side-effects were tolerable, and even then [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > therefore feeling much better. It is supposed to be a bridge until the > MTX starts to take effect. We shall see... Grapeseed extract and Biotin for thinning hair side effect. Methx did nothing for me until I got up to 15mg/week and then it was 17.5mg/week for 7-8 years. Most of those years with prednisone and sulfasalizine. Good luck,,,\ Harv >In my case, I got sick the day after once a week. Like a nasty flu(body >aches and dragging about) at first, and then milder each week. About >the time the side effects evened out (I was lethargic all the time >instead of sick once a week) the arthritis got noticably better. When >it works, it is worth it, despite side effects. My lethargy is "only" for the 24 hours following the dose. Be sure that you take folic acid to prevent mouth sores and such. Also consider taking Milk Thistle to protect your liver. I'm NOT a believer in herbs and such. In general, you run the risk of the herb further activating your immune system and making RA worse. But Milk Thistle really works to help protect the liver. Ray |
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