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Mtx and headaches

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Camraf
Camraf

Started MTX couple of weeks ago. How long do these headaches last?

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  • Lisa_Batts
    Lisa_Batts Camraf

    Posted

    Hi Camraf. I'm no expert as only on my 2nd week too but I noticed they make me dehydrated so have been drinking weak juice which seems to help. Have also been told to cut down my caffeine as it doesn't interact well which is hard because I'm a coffee addict 😊 
  • Bababoyd
    Bababoyd Camraf

    Posted

    I have been taking it a little over 2 months and have head achs everyday and sometimes they wake me up during the night. I was told migt always be that way. Good luck
  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Camraf

    Posted

    I have been on it for a year and have never had a headache,  I do, however, get dreadful  pains in my hips and legs and I have no energy at all.  I have recently been having problems with nausea, though those seem to have passed for the most part.

    Do you take the folic acid as you have been instructed to do?  Adjusting that has helped me but I have been guided by my Consultant

  • lesley46023
    lesley46023 Camraf

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    I've been putting up with headaches and nausea now for 2 years. Sorry if this has put you off. I just worry it is masking other problems sometimes and am planning to stop it at my next appointment. I inject it too.
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