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Methotrexate for just over a month period back to back

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alexis_25671
alexis_25671

I’m new to both this site and Methotrexate. I’ve beeb self injecting for just over a month and have had back to back periods since starting. The first one was regular but the second was not a week after and light ( a few pads a day). I’m 42 so am nearing the “change”, have been experiencing symptoms hit flashes, night sweats etc. 

My question is is this normal. I’ve read about periods stopping but not back to back. 

Thank you 

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  • eleanor85
    eleanor85 alexis_25671

    Posted

    Hi, I had this and at my regular blood monitoring my ALT was really high, so they stopped the mtx and my periods went back to normal almost straight away as did my ALT. Have you had your bloods tested recently as might be this? Fingers crossed all is ok for you
    • alexis_25671
      alexis_25671 eleanor85

      Posted

      I had my first blood work taken on Monday or Tuesday. I thought it was only  to test liver functioning.   Don’t want to be taken off methotrexate as it’s my second kind. The first one I was allergic to. Really don’t want to start over with something new 

      Thanks 

    • eleanor85
      eleanor85 alexis_25671

      Posted

      ALT is part of the liver function test, but I also have other tests including kidneys, CRP, ESR etc

      I understand wanting to remain on mtx and it might just be a case settling in as you have not been on it very long but if you do need to change again there are a range of drugs, after coming off mtx I was put on a new one and it has been brilliant for me so try to remain possitive.

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