itchy bumps

deborahjane
deborahjane Member Posts: 120
edited 21. Aug 2010, 12:56 in Living with Arthritis archive
got itchy bumps on my arms this morning,wonder if it could be from methx.took 17.5 last night feel sick today with itchy bumps any one else had this. :(:(

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've had meth rash on my forearms, and recently on my neck but it didn't itch. If there's a chemist open near you pop in and see the pharmacist - they are knowledgeable people and my be able to diagnose the problem. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • beowolf
    beowolf Member Posts: 88
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    sorry I can't give any real advice as I have no knowledge of this but would like to give my support and hope you feel a lot better by now...... a few hugs to keep you going (((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) :D
  • breane
    breane Member Posts: 392
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,I'm on MTX and when I was taking 15mg I came out in a red,itchy,bumpy rash on my fore arms.The consultant said it could have been caused by a reaction with sunshine with the MTX so he lowered my dose to 7.5mg.He did tell me to use a 50 factor sunscreen when out in the sun.The cream I used to easethe itching and get rid of the rash was Eurax which you can get over the counter at any chemist.It was really good and stopped the itching quickly.I would give it a try. Love Breane.x
  • annic4363
    annic4363 Member Posts: 67
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hate to say it but I suspect too that this might be the methotrexate. When I was on it I developed a heat rash type reaction.

    Can I suggest you have a chat with your GP or Rheumy as soon as you can?

    Sorry not to be more positive.

    :cry:

    Annie

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