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advised to change from tablets to injection

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gillian_25383
gillian_25383

Have terrible reflux with the tablets (my GORD was well controlled prior to 25mg /week )Acid in mouth 2 to 3 nights a week.Had to miss dose this week due to infection and was fineRheumatology nurse advises injectionWill this stop this side effect?

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  • Cs100
    Cs100 gillian_25383

    Posted

    Hi Gillian,  All I was told is that injections bypass the digestion system and go straight into the blood stream... This made sense to me.. so it should help relieve anything to do with the digestive system, definitely sounds worth a try.  I wouldnt say I was trouble free on Methotrexate, but I dont get intestinal trouble any more, so I have far fewer side effects.  Good luck!!
  • vickyw75
    vickyw75 gillian_25383

    Posted

    Hi. I changed 6 months ago from oral to sub cut methotrexate and it's made a huge difference. I tend to feel a bit off about 12 hours after I inject so try to make sure I'm asleep then. Gastric sidea effects are gone

    • gillian_25383
      gillian_25383 vickyw75

      Posted

      Hi Vickythanks for the comment.Like you my GI side effects have gone.I am on 25mg/week but am finding that for 1to2 days before injection due effects wear off and end up back on painkillers as joints play up.Is this usual?
    • vickyw75
      vickyw75 gillian_25383

      Posted

      I don't get that. I take a nsaid every night though so that maybe prevents the pain. If I have to miss a week of mtx for any reason I'm a mess though, same if I forget the nsaid at night!!

    • gillian_25383
      gillian_25383 vickyw75

      Posted

      Unfortunately due to kidney problems am not allowed to take NSAIDs hence tramadol and paracetamol.
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