Methotrexate Vs Control via diet.

Jo19_65

Hello,

I’m new here! I was diagnosed with RA in October this year and, have been taking methotrexate since October, which makes me so poorly and nauseous, I am thinking of ditching the meds and dealing with this through diet. Has anyone else gone down this route?

Thanks, Jo

annabanana

Hi, @jo19_65 , welcome and thank you for posting to the online community - it's great to have you here! In terms of controlling RA with diet vs medication, it is important to remember that everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another. I do always recommend speaking with your doctor prior to making a decision such as stopping methotrexate, as doctors can advise you on how to do so safely.

frogmorton

Why not try the two together @Jo19_65 ?

Start by improving your diet, but not stop taking a DMARD I mean rather than risk a real relapse. The problem is that those DMARDs like Methotrexate are damping down your disease so that your joints don't end up damaged. I'm sure that's the last thing you want.

Have you thought about asking your Rheumatologist whether they can help? For instance they can prescribe folic acid every day except MTX day to help with side effects and some people do better with the injected method rather than tablet form for nausea.

If all else fails there are other DMARDS they might be able to switch you to.

Take care

Toni xx