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Vitamin C supplements and Methotrexate

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maggie15623
maggie15623

Hello everyone,  I have a couple of questions.  

Is is it ok to take a course of  Vitamen C such as Halib Orange to encourage healing whilst on Methotrexate even though the drug's purpose is to suppress the immune system?

Also is there a minimum/maximum time to be on this drug?  I have been taking it constantly for over 4 years and feel like I need a break now.  It  has certainly helped my RA.

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  • johnfs49
    johnfs49 maggie15623

    Posted

    Hi Maggie,

    I take 1000mgs of slow release vitamin C every night along with 1000mgs of cod liver oil.

    Been doing this for a number of years and i am on 20mgs of MTX which i have been on since May 2002.

    I am also on a beta blocker, statin and blood presure tablets to.

    John

    • maggie15623
      maggie15623 johnfs49

      Posted

      Thanks John.  Thought the Vitamin C might help heal my mouth lesions.
    • johnfs49
      johnfs49 maggie15623

      Posted

      Try washing your 3 times day with warm slt water that is an old remedy. It's also good to gargle with for a sore throat. My gran used to make me do it and i never did get my tonssils removed.
  • Leeha
    Leeha maggie15623

    Posted

    Hi Maggie,

    I am also on MTX and I take Marshmellow Root or Licorice Root to help my kidney and liver as MTX comprimises them. I also take Folic Acid on a daily basis with the exception of the day I take the MTX

  • david60784
    david60784 maggie15623

    Posted

    Hi

    Been on meth for psoriasis. Was not happy with side effects. Told consultant not taking it anymore off it now.

    • maggie15623
      maggie15623 david60784

      Posted

      Morning David,    Interesting.  Does that mean you are not taking any medication at all now?
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