I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which I have had for about 20 years quite mildly and not used medicines apart from naproxen, I've recently had an attack affecting knees and wrists and now have been advised to go on methotrexate, having read lots of comments about I am terrified to take it. I need advise is there anything we else less scary side affects? What will happen if I don't take it.
Is methotrexate dangerous?
Question posted by Dorjen on 5 Jan 2022
Last updated on 5 January 2022 by Donna Jane
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Donna Jane
5 Jan 2022
I was put on the pills last year . I tried for over 2 months but they gave me diarrhea and and I was so exhausted , all I could do was sleep. The doctor then took me off them. I don't want biologic, so I am not doing anything else right now except taking 2 Aleve at night. I hear that the Mex injections work better. I am in the process of finding a new doctor since we just moved from Florida to Ohio. The cold weather is making my arthritis worse, so I don't know what new treatment I will be trying. Not everyone reacts to the Methotrexate the same way. I would not be scared to try it. Your doctor will have you stop if you can't handle it. Good luck!!
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rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate, diagnosis, wrist
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- Methotrexate uses and safety info
- Methotrexate prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Methotrexate (detailed)
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