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Taking methotrexate injection soon...scared

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samantha21778
samantha21778

I wrote on her a few days ago about being scared about the side effects, the responses really helped to put me at ease. I am doing my first injection soon and I can't help but to still be so scared (mainly of getting nauseous and throwing up). I know everyone is different, but for those who have suffered side effects how long does it usually take to feel it? I'm worried about waking up in the middle of the night feeling sick, which will give me a panic attack. Just kind of want to try to prepare myself for when it may happen. Very worried sad thank you!

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    tony09890 samantha21778

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    I had my weekly jab about 10 minutes ago.   I'm a diabetic so I inject insulin 4-5 times per day, the MTX I used to do intramuscularly.   Funny thing I started feeling a little nauseous when I took the MTX out of the fridge about 30 minutes before I jabbed myself!   That should tell you something - it's all in the mind.   

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