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Methotrexate Flares
Hi everyone, At the beginning of July I started on Methotrexate. The side effects were not fun but at first I felt like it was helping. But in the last three weeks I've had three flares (I say flares, I'm in pain all the time so hardly in remission, but I mean it suddenly got worse for a few days). The first two were heat…
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Feeling ill on methotrexate
I’ve taken my first dose of 15mg today (3rd dose overall) and I feel like I’ve got a bad cold without the nose troubles. I’ve had a headache for hours and slowly increasingly feeling like I’m burning up but I’ve got no reason to be ill. I don’t have any infected cuts or anything and I’ve not knowingly been around anyone…
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Recently diagnosed
Hello all, I am 39 and was diagnosed with RA 2 weeks ago. I have been given a steroid injection to offer me a bit of relief whilst I research the drug methotrexate which I will go on long term. Is anyone this? In a similar situation? I am just looking for a bit of support. Thank you
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Covid Booster and Flares
I had a covid booster on 1st May - my 9th covid injection and the 4th Moderna in a row. For the first time I had a reaction to it. For 3 days afterwards all my joints were aching - not just those historically affected by my PsA. I then had my recommended 2 weeks off methotrexate after the injection during which things were…
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INTOLERANCE TO MTX
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Methotrexate
Hi everyone recently started methotrexate 10mg injections weekly I haven’t felt much relief at all yet but trying to be patient! Could anyone tell me how long it took for them to kick in? Thank you!
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Biologics
Hi all, after trying 3 types of dmards, am still on methotrexate but I now have an appointment to start the process with a view of going onto biologics. Can anyone give me any info on what is involved in the process? I know that I’ll need an mri and 4 inflamed joints (I think). Also, what biologics are there to try please?…
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Newbie here, Leflunomide please help!
Hi all, I’m 33 and was diagnosed with PsA at 16 and it has mainly always been under control apart from for the last 6 months or so where I’ve really struggled with pain and mostly fatigue causing me to have to reduce my hours at work which is not good due to lack of income! Anyway, I have been on 15mg methotrexate for a…
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Methotrexate and sun exposure
Hi all, I am 53 and have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which was a massive shock and I take 25mg methotrexate weekly. Previously, I like to sunbathe and tan easily, however I am unsure how my skin will now react to the sun now I take methotrexate. My plan is to wear a high factor sun cream and hope…
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Methotrexate and mood swings/irritability
Has anyone on Methotrexate experienced an alteration to their mood/increased irritability. I am generally a super chilled individual but Methotrexate appears to have taken that. I’m easily annoyed and reportedly very grumpy. I’m currently on 7.5 mg of Methotrexate injections weekly and 5mg of folic acid the remaining 6…
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New here. PsA and taking methotrexate
I was diagnosed with PsA 18 months ago. Symptoms became obvious about a year before that, sore hip, swollen fingers, flare of psoriasis, nail changes, pain in my knee and heels plus lower back pain. GP went through many NSAIDS but they didn't touch it. Sulfasalazine gave me nausea and awful headaches and didn't really…
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6 weeks into methotrexate... when do things get better?
Hi everyone, I'm on my sixth week of taking methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis (newly diagnosed) and I'm yet to see any improvement in levels of pain/stiffness and my inflammation levels in the blood tests are still high.😩 How long did it take for anyone else to see any improvement? Did you take painkillers whilst you…
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More medication
Been on leflunomide 20mg for 12 months they have now started me methotrexate due to pain and stiffness. Is this normal and are there any bad side affect to look out for Thanks ian
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RA in remission: has anyone been told to stop methotrexate?
My RA has been in remission for several years with very few flare-ups, which is great, and I’m just on 7.5mg methotrexate with no adverse effects. Also have osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and Sjögren's syndrome. Last year my rheumatologist made a passing comment that I could probably stop taking MTX. I’m due to see him again…
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Had RA for 18 months now diagnosed with OA in hips and knees
I don’t really know where to start as my RA is now largely under control with methotrexate injections, but each time my hands and wrists stop hurting I would have pain in my knees and hips. Recent X-rays have shown OA. I’m finding it hard to exercise as even walking the dog makes my hips hurt. Anyone out there dealing with…
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Antibiotics & Methotrexate ?
Hi Everyone! My wife has RA and was diagnosed 18 month byus ago. She has settled well on Methotrexate and is now in remission. I am currently suffering a chest infection and am concerned what makes happen if she gets it. Can those on Methotrexate also take antibiotics ( which is what I'm on for my chest infection) ? Many…
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Methotrexate
Hi, I'm having a phone call appointment with the Rheumatologist this morning about putting me on methotrexate. Is there any questions i should be asking her. I've read some bad reports about this treatment. Cheers Iain
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Mental health/brain fog/psoriatic arthritis
Hello, I'm a 36yrs mum of 18months toddler and an ambitious finance professional. I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis this year, and it's been getting worse recently. It's affecting my fingers/hands/wrists/low back. I have tried managing the pain levels with Naproxen (only worked partly), i tried a steroid…
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Methotrexate Side Effects
Hi guys, I (28f) was initially on Methotrexate oral from January to April as I was getting real bad sickness after the first three months. I've now been on the injection version from May but I got the same sickness and brain fog (and headaches) after my most recent dose. They did up my dose from 15ml to 20ml but it hasn't…
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Advice on Flu Jabs and Methotrexate
Hello All. Just a quick one. I have been advised to have a flu shot as I am currently on Methatrexate. I don't mind having the shot but just wanted some reassurance that it was the right thing to do.. Will the shot make me ill at all? I think that is what's worrying me the most. I'm newly diagnosed and have only been on…
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Help... Advice on Mtx and Periodontal Cleaning... 😁
Hello all. I need some advice... I have Rheumatoid arthritis and am currently taking Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine.. I've just been to the dentist as my gums are swollen and bleed a lot... RA can cause this too I'm told. 😔 I've been advised to have Periodontal cleaning which is fine but will Methotrexate cause my…
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Taking meds
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have been taking prednisolone. I have been told I now also need to take methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. I have never mastered the technique of swallowing tablets. I am really frightened of the side effects from these drugs and worrying about having to…
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Hugely swollen feet & ankles
Hi, I've having a 'is this RA or is this normal' moment 🙈 My feet and ankles are currently 3 times their usual size, it's quite difficult to walk as the swelling from the top of my feet squishes my toes with every step. It was like this last week, went down a bit but back with a vengeance these past 3 days. It's been hot…
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Methotrexate and Migraine
I wanted to comment about the methotrexate injections and migraine headaches .im having issues finding the thread. This Monday the dose was increased.20 to .25 I came up with the mother of all migraines the day after. Tonight I have another one. My episodes have calmed over the last two years and silly me … I’m without the…
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How much better should my RA medication make me feel?
Hello everyone I'm after some guidance of what my medication should be doing for me, please. Diagnosed with RA 6 months ago, it's in my feet. 3 months of steroids and sulfasalazine had no effect whatsoever. I've now had methotrexate added to this, and just reached 3 months on that. Been reducing my steroid dose down to its…