Increasing nausea......

Eeyore

I have been on Methotrexate for almost 11 months now, by Metoject injections. Apart from feeling a bit "below par" the day after the injection I haven't had any side effects since my Folic Acid was increased from 1 tablet a week to 3. My R.A. symptoms/pain haven't improved so just before Christmas I started on Yuflyma as well. No side effects directly from that but since I started it seems to have an effect on the Methotrexate - or is it coincidence? I am now suffering quite severe nausea for 3 days after taking the Methotrexate and it gets a bit worse every week, even on the weeks I don't take the Yuflyma. I shall be ringing my Rheumatology Advice Line on Monday to see what they have to say, although it could be several days before they get back to me. In the meantime I wondered if anyone else had noticed anything similar? I take the Methotrexate and the Yuflyma three and a half days apart to give my body a bit of time to adjust.

BTW, although I haven't been taking the Yuflyma for long (3 doses so far) it seems to be having a beneficial effect already. Fingers crossed that continues!

Naomi33

Morning @Eeyore sorry to hear your concerns about meds.

I was taken on MTX and folic acid but did not suit my liver as bloods showed raised when tested.

I did feel physically so much better but I was taken off it all completely and now still waiting for Yuflyma injections (3 months now) to arrive🙄

I have just been taking Hydroxychlorquine and managing pain as best I can tbh.

I would speak to your consultant for advice as you said and as everyone is different.

Best wishes and hope you get answers @Naomi33

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Eeyore

Thank you @Naomi33, so sorry to hear you are waiting and waiting for Yuflyma - I too had to wait just over 3 months from the consultant giving the go-ahead for Yuflyma to actually getting the stuff. Most frustrating.

All the blood tests I've had so far show no sign of my liver complaining - the last test was 2 weeks ago and I haven't heard anything so must assume all is OK! I'll check when I manage to talk to a nurse. (NO chance of talking to the consultant, alas. But the nurses are very good and at least they can talk to the consultant.)

Naomi33

Glad your bloods all clear makes a difference to what you can take.

Well it seems like 3 months is standard waiting time for Yuflyma after speaking to other people.

I have a telephone appointment tomorrow to discuss with my nurse and find out more information hopefully😊

I request copies of all blood tests and discuss them with nurse. Trying to keep on top of things but hard work like chasing your tail sometimes 😏