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Switch to Methotrexate Injection

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freyja00438
freyja00438

I've been on 20mg oral methotrexate for almost a year for my psoriatic arthritis. Makes me feel sick, insanely tired, just generally gross. My rheumatologist has switched me to injection. I was supposed to take the tablets on Friday but had to wait til today because I had to have a nurse with me for my first injection. Did it and it was fine. Now I feel horrendous. Sick, headache, earache, tired, pounding heart. Really worried as I haven't felt like this before and I'm on my own at Uni and my last exam is on Friday sad any advice?

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  • sunny25366
    sunny25366 freyja00438

    Posted

    Oh gosh! So sorry to hear that! have you tried camomile tea it really calms the stomach. Im still on oral and vomit for 2 days. BUT it is better than the pain...I would say cool and quiet dark rooms with blankets and pillows and some nice soft music. Just give it a try.
    • scott59075
      scott59075 sunny25366

      Posted

      I have similar symptoms. Doc prescribed Leucovirin. It helps some. My symptoms last about 18 hours each week. I take it about 4 hours before bed and plan to be in a brain fog and malaise the next day until the early evening.
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