Newly diagnosed
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i was diagnosed with seronegative RA 6 weeks ago and was immediately put on Hydroxychloroquine 200mg twice daily. Within 12 hours I started having radially bad diarrhoea and nausea. I persisted for three weeks to see if things settled down. I then rang my nurse who told me to stop taking it for a few days and then start off on half dose. I am now more stable, but still losing weight.
I will be starting Methotrexate after Christmas and am quite concerned that it may make me quite unwell in the first few weeks.
How have others coped during these early stages?
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patti85353 cakemakercarol
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cakemakercarol gillian_25383
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dawn37202 cakemakercarol
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iv been on methotrexate injections for 18 months ... i have to inject myself which is a lot easier than you would think ... i find i feel a bit sick for a couple of days then take my folic accid which really helps with the sickness ... iv found that i also get an upset tummy but its not as bad as it sounds for me anyway
the injections are kinder to you than the pills as iv heard they can make you a lot sicker
i hope this helps
Take Care Carol x
cakemakercarol dawn37202
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hope you continue to progress well .x
dawn37202 cakemakercarol
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i hope your treatment goes well ... Have a lovely Christmas x