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methotrexate injection vs tablets

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gillian_25383
gillian_25383

Am on 25mg /week methotrexate tabletsMy GORD has gone completely out of control ;acid in mouth 2 or 3 times a week causing choking and trouble breathingRheumatology nurse advises changing to injection.Will this stop this side effect?

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  • EileenH
    EileenH gillian_25383

    Posted

    Many people seem to find it improves the nausea aspect of MTX. Whether it makes a difference with GORD I don't know. You can only try.
    • gillian_25383
      gillian_25383 EileenH

      Posted

      Thanks;it would be nice not to feel nauseous.Had to miss the dose this week and amazed with what I had got used to.See my rheumatologist on Thursday so will quiz her.If do change have to go to hospital 1st December to be taught how to inject myself (fun ☺)
    • EileenH
      EileenH gillian_25383

      Posted

      It's done subcutaneously so it isn't too bad - I've done heparin shots myself a few times. Even my husband did manage a couple though I usually did his for him. Mind and pinch the "fat roll" fairly firmly and it barely hurts. Heparin gives you very interesting bruises - you won't have that problem!
  • Light
    Light gillian_25383

    Posted

    I injected for years. Did it myself. Very easy and painless.

    Whether it will change your symptoms I don't know but it made a dfference to mine.

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