Methotrexate

klynn

Hi everyone
Me again.
I have started with the Methotrexate 2.5 , tablets,four a day split dose.Once a weak.
And Folic 5mg once a weak.

First time fine,this time..not so good.
Headache,like migraine.

But its the pressure feeling again,in my head and ears,slight sorethroat, ,i just dont feel so good on the meds.
I'm sorry,i cant think straight.

stickywicket

Hello again Am I right in thinking you had something similar when on leflunomide? What did the doc say about it then?

Splitting the dose of methotrexate is a way of minimising side-effects. That's what folic acid is for too. The dosage of folic acid varies enormously. Increasing yours might help but don't do it unless your rheumatology team are OK with it. Can you contact them tomorrow for advice?

dreamdaisy

One dose of FA may not be enough but that is something to talk over with your rheumatology nurse / doctor. It can be taken up to six days per week but never on the day you take the method, of course with you having a small, split dose this could mean things a little more complicated.

All kinds of things cause headaches, dehydration, high humidity, lack of food: it is so easy to blame everything else that happens on medication but ordinary life events grumble on despite the arthritis. DD

klynn

Hi thanks
i do see your point but it just seems this weird pressure thing seems to go through the roof when ive taken these meds.
The headache was pretty bad..lasted afew days.
Food wise ..i eat enough for me...i drink plenty of fluids...water and tea.

The rheumatologist changed my meds.