Hi all 👋 recently diagnosed

Joski

Waiting to go on methotrexate but have had to immunised against chickenpox as apparently I can't of had it as a child. Has anyone had the same problem? X

Ellen

Hi @Joski

Welcome to the Versus Arthritis online Community.

I see you are about to start on Methotrexate (MTX). I attach some information about Methotrexate - there is a section specifically about vaccinations which might help:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/methotrexate/

It might be of interest to read this 'old' thread on a similar subject:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/666296#Comment_666296

The information supplied by Yvonne is most relevant I think.

Best wishes

Ellen

frogmorton

I think it's because it's what they call a 'live vaccine' not good when you are on drugs to suppress your immune system so best done first.

Best of luck on your MTX do let us know how you get on