MTX side effects

handsy
handsy Member Posts: 209
edited 11. Oct 2009, 14:38 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello all, hope you's have some pain free days. A question? I am on methotrexate 15mg have been on the for about seven months. I have noticed that Iam becoming more hairy(dont laugh). yse really hairy my arms my legs and believe it or not on my hands. Also suffer from blisters in my mouth. does anyone else have these problems.

any advice always wellcomed.

Cheers Handsy :?

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  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Handsy the blisters in your mouth could well be to do with the methotrexate.It can be one of the side effects. I'd see your GP as they might be able to prescribe something, I've heard Nystan is good for folk who are succeptable to mouth problems on treatment.
    Since I started on it I've been using a mouthwash twice a day every day to help prevent them, (don't know if it really is helping or not but so far so good). I don't know about the hairy arms 'tho. Perhaps someone else will be along soon to help with that.
    Good luck
    rita
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI John
    I too have heard mtx gives you mouth ulcers, but thought it stole your hair...or is that just for women?

    Hey it's not a full-moon is it? :wink:
    Toni x
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ritwren wrote:
    Handsy the blisters in your mouth could well be to do with the methotrexate.It can be one of the side effects. I'd see your GP as they might be able to prescribe something, I've heard Nystan is good for folk who are succeptable to mouth problems on treatment.
    Since I started on it I've been using a mouthwash twice a day every day to help prevent them, (don't know if it really is helping or not but so far so good). I don't know about the hairy arms 'tho. Perhaps someone else will be along soon to help with that.
    Good luck
    rita

    Hi
    Dr prescribed Oraldene and a synthetic saliver spray. See your gp
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI,

    my hair has thinned out whilst on MTX - so I am jealous!!!

    As for mouth ulcers - do check with your GP or rheumy nurse, as when I have mouth ulcers I cannot have my MTX injection - to give them time to heal and make sure that I am not making myself open to even more infections.

    It is a real pain I know, but it is beest to check with them.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    One of the reasons I delayed my MTX was because I was told hair loss was a side effect.Thankfully this hasnt happened.
    You may have found a medication that could help guys with that problem of going bald!Best bottle it and sell it.(only joking)

    Best wishes
    Tkachev
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  • psyart
    psyart Member Posts: 600
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi - I'm like wonkylegs - I'm losing my hair - it has gone thiner and really slowed down in growth. Fine for body hair but not really good for hair on head!!!!!

    The pharamist told me that mext slows the growth down of certain things - eg hair, nails and makes the skin dry, there is treatment you can have for hair, but doesnt work on everyone!!!

    Louise
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