Methotrexate low dose injection side effects
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Hi just joined this forum. I am taking methotrexate injections for inflammatory RA and psoriasis. On the third injection now and have had immediate some effects of extreme tiredness and flu like symptoms. Is this normal and will it improve? I am taking folic acid daily except injection day and I now fear another injection. Tried tablets but was so sick. Is there something better out there? My RA is mild at the moment so just want to stop taking anything now
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fussybag kim47629
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connie49452 kim47629
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mrsmop kim47629
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I have been taking it for 9 months and after a while, I had severe side effects and thought I would have to stop taking it but my Consultant [Dermatologist] asked me to try taking the Folic acid at the same time, which worked, so I now take the MTX & Folic acid at the same time.
How long have you been on MTX? Maybe you would benefit from a break from it. I recently had a short break, I missed 3 doses and felt better when I restarted it.
The alternative that I was offered, was Azathioprine but I couldn't take that and, having looked at the patient leaflet about it, I think I prefer the sound of the MTX.
joanne27239 kim47629
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I've been on injections now for two years after suffering with sickness on the tablets for three years.
I have chronic severe phoriasis and RA also.
But my life had changed so much on this med.
my skin is almost clear and I am running my first half marathon in 5 weeks.
It takes a good 3 to 6 months to start working.
However, everybody is different.
Good luck x
fussybag kim47629
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lesley46023 kim47629
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joanne27239 lesley46023
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I myself have always had phoriasis. I don't remember not having it.
My RA only started 5 years ago. They told me it's quite common for long term sufferers to develop it in the bones. Not sure if it's the the same for the other way round but I suppose it could be.
Hope the infection clears soon. It may be your immune system dropping that's not helped it.
All the best
fussybag joanne27239
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lesley46023 joanne27239
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