Hi I have been given Methotrexate for my Psoriatic Arthritis and am a little worried
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About the side effects. How are you all coping with yours?
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Posted , 5 users are following.
About the side effects. How are you all coping with yours?
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C2Anna Yvonne470
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Lisa_Batts C2Anna
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Yvonne470 C2Anna
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The markers on my liver are now raised more than normal and the last two days I have rather large swellings on the back of both of my legs above the knee, no pain in them so I am putting them down to this drug. I am going to the doctors on Monday to get them checked out hope you found something for you xxx
mr_todd Yvonne470
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I am a new member here. i am a 53 year old male. active, dont drink or smoke.I started takeing methotrexate 2.5 mg x6 once a week and 1 mg folic acid every day. on august 15th 2015. this is to treat psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis on skin and fingernails. i have found the worst side effect is the negetivity, fear and ignorant based posts we find on most internet sites! watch out for the negetivity. the worst physical side effects for me was some temporary small sores inside my lip now rare to non existant. a couple of headaches and rare nausea. i had headaches any way i have kids. and the medication is working. just had liver (blood) test and they look great. this medication has been around a long time. read about its history and listen to your rheumatologists encouragment.above all be patient.
Emis_Moderator mr_todd
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Regards,
Alan
Lisa_Batts Emis_Moderator
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Yvonne470 mr_todd
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First dose and no side effects, but have noticed the psoriasis clearing from my arms YAY lol sorry if my post caused trouble have not been on here for a few days as I have the dreaded seasonal bug that is doing the rounds lol thanks for your informative post and glad it worked for you
mr_todd Yvonne470
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I am Glad to hear this medication is working for you.
The witnessing of the psoriasis clearing away from my skin (not completely gone, but mostly) is something i am most greatfull for. it was emotionally disturbing to me.
yesterday, i looked at some some pictures of my psoriasis areas that i took when i first started takeing the methotrexate. the difference is impressive. Get well! I hope and pray it works out for you.
Polli-anna mr_todd
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Lisa_Batts Yvonne470
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Yvonne470 Lisa_Batts
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Thank you for your reply, I have my first bloods tomorrow, hopefully nothing bad will show lol sorry my post caused you some grief <3>3>
Lisa_Batts Yvonne470
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