Taken off Methotrexate, what next I wonder
cancan
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My Rhumy has just sent a letter and told me to stop Metho as my ALT levels have quadrupled nearly. My Gp has also stopped my Cocodamol as they bung me up :oops:
That only leaves me on the Hydrochloroquine.
I can feel more pain already. I now have to wait for my Rhumy to fit in an appointment for me. I wonder what I will be put on next. Any ideas from anyone in a similar position?
That only leaves me on the Hydrochloroquine.
I can feel more pain already. I now have to wait for my Rhumy to fit in an appointment for me. I wonder what I will be put on next. Any ideas from anyone in a similar position?
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Hi
I was in same boat, after mex i tried leflunomide that did same so the went onto sulpha, I couldn't manage that either so now waiting to be assesed for TNF. There are plenty things to try so don't give up hope. I'm sure we'll find something
Good luck
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Hey cancan,
Hope you are feeling OK.
I have been taken off methotrexate a couple of times and for the same reason each time. I am now on methotrexate and leflunomide and it hasn't happened since. Probably just a coincidence but that's my experience of it.
I hope you get an appointment soon!!
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I am wondering actually as I am also on 40mg statins and the ALT level seemed to start rising about the same time I started the statins. They can cause liver probs too can't they.
I have only been off Metho for 1 1/2 weeks and I am stiffening up and lot more knee pain. I went to shops today and stairs were so painful.0 -
Hi cancan
been off the methotrexate and the enbrel for six weeks now due to continued chest infection. I feel better now than i have done for years in myself but the pain is so bad. Its a bit of a worry where you go next. at the moment i dont care just want the pain sorted.
I hope you get sorted soon take care colin
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Hi Colin, I hope you get sorted soon too. Let me know how you get on. Are you on any painkillers?0
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