RA and Cachexia
Hi all
Just thought I would ask the question. Has anyone been diagnosed with Cachexia?
I ask because when by RA started, I lost 10 kg quite quickly. I looked quite thin even seeing my ribs and losing muscle. And losing strength.
Two years later I have only put 4 kg back on although i have got my appetite back (since I stopped taking methotrexate 6 weeks ago. This is when I started to gain a little weight and some strength.
I would be interested if anyone has experienced similar. Thanks.
Stay safe.
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Hi @Sandgrownen
I also lost a load of weight when my sero-negative arthritis started. I think I lost my appetite and had to make myself eat really in order to take medication I needed. I thought it was a known symptom, but a lot of people complain of weight gain. I have always thought that happened if we become less mobile.
It is listed here as a symptom.
I hope hope your weight will even out now you are off the MTX.
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Hi frogmorton
Thanks for your comment.
I have since seen my Consultant and he does not seem concerned.
I stopped taking Methotrexate 6 weeks ago because I was pooing blood. Though this has stopped now. Apart from the above I have seen no change in my condition and no withdrawal symptoms either.
The consultant suggested the injection version of methotrexate, but I want to wait and see how things go. I have got my appetite back now so the weight should start to come back. Thanks.
Stay safe
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