Life after Methotrexate

Escoufle
Escoufle Member Posts: 8
edited 20. Nov 2024, 16:47 in Living with arthritis

After taking methotrexate for 5 years, with constant remission and no flare ups - I have been very fortunate - I have now been told I can take a break from MTX and see how I get on. I was down to 7.5mg for 6 months, down from 15 then 10.

I would be interested to hear if anyone on this community has managed to stop taking MTX and stay in remission with no flare ups and for how long ?

Thank you everyone

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  • Anna
    Anna Moderator Posts: 1,100
    edited 19. Nov 2024, 21:39

    Hi @Escoufle, that’s great news that you can take a break from meds!
    There are a few posts on this thread about members who have stopped taking methotrexate that you might like to read:

    https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/62014/ra-in-remission-has-anyone-been-told-to-stop-methotrexate

    All the best, Anna ( Moderator)

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  • Daleob
    Daleob Member Posts: 3

    Congratulations @Escoufle that's great to hear. I am still in the early stages of my methotrexate treatment. I hope it works out for you.

  • debs36
    debs36 Member Posts: 3

    nearly 60, and I have been diagnosed with prosaic arthritis and fibromyalgia, just to add to this, osteoarthritis in my knees.

    I've joined the group as I'm struggling with pain control I'd love to hear people's lived experiences with methotrexate, I've been put on the meds but I'm reluctant to take them because of the side effects d I am quite susceptible to them chest infections .. any thoughts would be appreciated xx

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