Starting Methotrexate
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Hi. I'm 17 years old and I'm starting methotrexate next week and I'm verry worried about the side effects. Would you recomend the injection or the oral pills? Pros and cons? And do you feel bad in the beging of taking the methotrexate and does it get better with time? Would be nice to know what to expect. Grateful for answers!
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maggie15623 Natalia97
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Natalia97 maggie15623
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melanie10589 Natalia97
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Do not worry! Everyone reacts differently - I've been on Methotrexate since age 15 (I'm now 24) on quite a high dosage (20mg) and have never experienced some of the side effects that people speak of on here, so don't worry too much! As for tablets or injections - whichever works for you. I started on tablets and had no side effects, well, no effects at all! They just didn't work for me. And the injection pens are far better in my opinion than pre-filled syringes, but your doc will know what is the best option for you.
I have now gotten used to experiencing the side effects I get (mainly nausea on injection day), and I have learned how to deal with it so it does get better.
Best wishes!
Natalia97 melanie10589
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Dinah54 Natalia97
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I've only been on Methotrexate for 5 weeks and was very apprehensive beforehand. I experienced mild nausea for a couple of days after I took the mtx but I have hardly noticed it this week. And the strange 'brain fog' I had to begin with has disappeared completely.
So, yes, the symptoms definitely improve over time. And as you're young you will probably have minimal side effects. Good luck with it
Natalia97 Dinah54
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cheria Natalia97
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Natalia97 cheria
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Lisa_Batts Natalia97
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Bless you. Sometimes the anxiety of taking it can be worse than the side effects. I would say when you start your medication take it day by day and any side effects you may experience pop on this site (doesn't matter how silly they seem) and advice will come your way 😊 I wish you luck and you may be one of the lucky ones who doesn't get side effects. Lisa x ☀️☀️
Natalia97 Lisa_Batts
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All the best x
Lisa_Batts Natalia97
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I noticed re the above you are worried about ulcers. I had these briefly at first but gargled with diluted tea tree oil and got a medicated mouthwash and used an antibiotic steroid cream for ones on my hands and.....tra la de da! ... Not had a problem since. If you do get ulcers I am happy to give you more info but keep positive and hopefully you won't get them 😊☀️ Lisa x
Natalia97 Lisa_Batts
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Yeah I got pretty bad stomach ulcers so now I take tabletts for that too. I just hope it doesn't come back again with the mtx. Thank you for the information!😊 Hope you had a nice day!
Lisa_Batts Natalia97
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flightsimfrank Natalia97
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Natalia97 flightsimfrank
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flightsimfrank Natalia97
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