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Ear problems

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andrew25116
andrew25116

Hi all

I'm currently on methotrexate 8 tablets a week I've also started Cimzia injections 6 weeks down due to take my next dose today but have had ear problems since last Thursday it's as if they are constantly popped also came out in a rash on my right cheek?

Rang the home care team they told me not to inject today rang my rhumatoid nurse but still waiting for reply

Anyone else had this?

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  • lisa82473
    lisa82473 andrew25116

    Posted

    Less than 4 months ago my MTX dose was increased to 8 tabs per week.  Shortly after starting I got a rash on my face between my eyes, on eye lids, around my nose, chin, and a little on my forehead.  Dr. Gave me prednisone for a week.  First round took rash away but then it came right back after prednisone was gone.  Now I'm on my second round.   Dr. Says a rash from MTX is "Atypical" so he doesn't think it is caused by the drug.  I think it is.  It is one of the first symptoms listed on the literature from the pharmacy.

  • shirlee86000
    shirlee86000 andrew25116

    Posted

    I have a rash on my hands and told to come off methotrexate as my enzymes in my liver are high, sometimes I think to myself that I want to be left alone to treat the symptoms myself and come off this heavy medication
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