methotrexate
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Hi all I'm due to start taking this drug soon. I've had an chest x-ray done witch was told was normal.... But now I've had a letter from the hospital saying I need a heart and lung test..... is this normal to have done before hand?
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joyce32759 sarah96274
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Hi Sarah
You are fortunate to be having h&lung test as Metho.can damage them both.
joe88085 sarah96274
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AllyClan sarah96274
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Hi Sarah, Methotrexate can really give your body a hard time, so the more tests and tracking that gets done the better. Monthly blood test etc are all worthwhile and if you don't keep up with what they ask you to do, the docs may we'll pull you off the drug.
I'm now off Methotrexate because of sickness on the drug, but many people also don't have any issues, but either way, take all the test etc they offer...
Babyhog2 sarah96274
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Sarah do all the testing they offer, it is good to have a baseline! I've been on methotrexate for over 10 years, just had a liver test done to be sure no damage! It was good & the liver specialist said I could stay on it 3 more years before we test again.
Now I do not drink much, which is important they say. I'm a social drinker like a one glass of wine every 6 weeks are so......try to follow what my dr advised. Good luck I hope it helps you.
julie54928 sarah96274
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sissie1012 sarah96274
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Cacou_2017 sarah96274
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Hi Sarah,
yes I had the tests too! I had a constant cough, they found some thickening in my lung linings caused by the RA!
Heart test was fine!!
Dont worry, it's good that you are being thoroughly checked!!
take care ??