User Reviews for Methotrexate

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: At first I was really apprehensive about taking Methotrexate (7.5mg a week), but it seems to be working well. I've been taking it since November 2008. My side effects are minimal. Once a week I get nausea, which usually occurs the day after I take my weekly dose. My tests results have come back normal too. I 'm not a medicine taker and the idea of taking such a strong medication still scares me, but I will continue with my weekly dosage because it helps with my rheumatoid arthritis a lot. One thing I'm consistent with is taking my Folic Acid since it helps prevent my side effects. I don't even get the very common mouth sores.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Without this drug I would be disabled.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: This medication has made my life so much more bearable. It is not a miracle drug. I still have pain, but now I can get around and do things for myself.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have been taking methotrexate for about 2 years for moderate rheumatoid arthritis (22.5mg weekly) and it does control inflammation. I recently stopped taking it for 3 months because I really don't like taking drugs and symptoms returned (inflammation in ankles, hip pain, stiffness) so I started taking it again and have no pain so obviously it was working.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: After almost 3 years of usage, and refining the dosage, I feel better at 65 years old than I did at 50.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I am 39 years old and take 22.5 mg per week and would be lost without it. It does make rheumatoid arthritis more livable.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: Psoriasis covered over 80% of my body!!! After 2 weeks on this medicine it was CLEAR!

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: It definitely helps with the pain and mobility part of rheumatoid arthritis, but I am nauseous usually 2 or three days after I do the shot. I'm also tired a lot and feel weak after I take my weekly shot. Sometimes I don't take it consistently because I don't feel like being sick that week. I do enjoy it when my fingers actually bend though.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I tried a number of different treatments, but only methotrexate helps. I had it in my scalp, back, genital area, mostly body parts that were not exposed to sun and air, which I find interesting. My doctor said sun exposure would help and it works for me. Still have a little on my scalp, but usually one application of Olux will clear it up.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: Worked wonders for me. I suffered from Psoriasis covering the insides of my hands. Was very painful. Would crack and bleed. Tried many creams and other meds. Once I started this medication it cleared up quickly. Am now able to use my hands again.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: This medicine is wonderful. Without it I could not move my fingers and wrists and my knees and ankles. I feel normal and people cannot believe that I have RA. The only down side is my skin on my arms is thinned and very easy to bruise and bleed and marks but as this is a small price to pay for a normal lifestyle and to be able to work.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I have had Psoriasis for 12 years. While it has not helped the stubborn patches on my scalp and groin, it has been very helpful for my joints. However, I am taking 15mg once a week and after 5 days my hands and feet ache again. I feel very old sometimes. As we know, it's trial and error. This is worth the risks so that I can shop, play Frisbee, and simply act my age.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I take 20mg methotrexate each week and it is so wonderful to feel 'normal' again. I have no side effects with it and all my pain is gone. Love it!

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I have been a victim of psoriasis for the last seven years. I came to know about this drug from a skin specialist in the year 2004. Prior to this I was covered up to 75% but when I took this it vanished after taking a mere 30 mg. It recurred in year 2005. Since then I am taking it frequently, as I did not find any other alternative to fight this skin disorder. As far as my personal experience is concerned, I didn't have any side effect.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have taken this medicine for over 10 years, so far it has helped stop the disease.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I've been on this medicine for about 3 weeks. I have psoriasis on my hands and feet. I can walk again and do NORMAL things without my hands cracking and bleeding. So far I haven't had any side effects that are related to this medication.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Taking 12.5mg/week along with Prilosec due to stomach ulcers from too many NSAIDS. Works well on the rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Have been bumping the dose up from 7.5 mg/week and have now run into low platelet count 85 when it should run between 150 and 400. I'm backing off of the methotrexate to see if I get a recovery of my platelet levels. Did a two month stint without methotrexate and was in massive pain (all the Vicodin in the world could not touch it). It works but hopefully I'll be able to get by on the lower dose and get a comeback in platelet levels.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I have suffered several types of chronic psoriasis, including the life threatening form for 50 years. After developing severe disability from Psoriatic Arthritis I gave in to taking this drug, my skin is 90% improved, inflammation much better, but still have high inflammatory markers in blood tests. Now on steroids. Nausea still persists so I take folic acid.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: Pill form is very hard on stomach, lots of sickness. But I have found the injectible form to be fantastic.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I have been on methotrexate now for 6 months. Its great as I was 85% covered with psoriasis and it improved almost instantly by 90%. Although there is one drawback, I get recurrent bouts of bacterial vaginosis, which is most uncomfortable and have to then take high dose of antibiotics (which make me feel very sick for a few days).

methotrexate for Systemic Sclerosis: I have systemic scleroderma, which is an autoimmune disorder. This condition is very painful and it also limits to what you can do on a daily basis. I had to quit my job one year ago. Methotrexate in my condition is used to hopefully depress the immune system. My disease is very rare and there are no treatments for the disease. So I am praying that methotrexate will help me. I have a wonderful Rheumatologist group who are very supportive. My system seems to want to shut down, but I am determined not to let this disease get me.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: My psoriasis has improved by about 80-90% in one month. The joint pain continues after two months.

methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I'm 30 years old and have been on 20mg of methotrexate for 2 years now. While I have experienced some side effects (mainly abdominal pain) I would not and will not stop taking it. So far for me the benefits have far outweighed any costs of being on methotrexate. The disease activity has dropped and I have far less swelling in my wrists, fingers and shoulders and have been able to get back into bowling leagues which I love.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I have had psoriasis for over 10 years and for the first 5 years it was very mild, but in 2005 it quickly got worse and covered 70% of my body in various spots such as my entire scalp, under my breasts, on my elbows and knees, in my pelvic area and a few other random spots. I was prescribed (5) 25mg pills (1x wk) of methotrexate after trying every cream imaginable and the photo light therapy. The medication made me extremely sick to my stomach. After seeing some improvement my dermatologist recommended I try the tanning bed along with the medication. Within 6 months my psoriasis was completely gone. 4 years after being off the medicines it has come back. It is worse than before and I am taking the medicines and am getting sick a lot. Hope it works again.

methotrexate for Psoriasis: I have had psoriatic arthritis since age 10. The deformities in my hands are very, very severe. I have taken methotrexate for about 6 weeks, and don't notice a difference, except have been feeling sick to my stomach, tired, and bowel - movements are painful and a little blood is visible. Kinda scary--I see my rhematologist in a few weeks. Psoriasis patches seem burning or itchier.