Methotrexate Questions

Methotrexate - Does it work? How long? Very confused! Help?

Posted 10 Jan 2011 by BionicMike • 12 answers

On 12/9/10 I was diagnosed by my rheumatologist with Psoriatic Arthritis and Arthritis in my left hip (damage). The pain is severe (9-10 when unmedicated or really undermedicated). I am prescribe 100mcg of Fentanyl and methotrexate and meloxicam for analgesic relief and lamotrigine (like ...

What helps with hair loss while taking methotrexate. Everyday my brush and shirt are full of hair?

Posted 16 Jul 2012 by Gray Hare • 5 answers

Methotrexate - after 2 yrs still makes tired and depresses, does anyone else feel this way?

Posted 6 Jun 2012 by methomeg • 11 answers

I've been taking Methotrexate for two years now, and I still suffer from the side effects every week. I feel more tired than I ever have before, and this lethargy has caused me to gain weight and become somewhat depressed. I'm normally a very active and energetic person and I don't ...

Has anyone gotten headaches from methotrexate?

Posted 17 Oct 2012 by Retiredelfin • 7 answers

Hi, I started taking just 5 mg. of methotrexate each week for my Seronegative RA. I only did 2 weeks worth and the doctor asked me to hold off until I get the headaches checked out. I do not have a headache hx. and they started almost immediately after starting. I still have these headaches almost ...

Can methotrexate make you nauseous all week long?

Posted 20 Nov 2013 by szar • 4 answers

Lately I have been nauseous during the day and my intestines feel tender. My rheumatologist said I should only have acid reflux or nausea the day I take it but this is not my case.

Good & bad food while taking methotrexate?

Posted 10 Jan 2010 by klkofsd • 4 answers

All statins can cause severe muscle/joint pain. I stopped taking Lipitor because of this. Some?

Posted 6 Jul 2013 by zebarig • 1 answer

... 'bright' Rheumatologist diagnosed me w/RA and said it was not the Lipitor. After the Methotrexate she gave me almost killed me I threw it and the Lipitor away, and a few months later all pain was gone! I have just started taking Livalo but was advised by a truely good Physician to ...

Can methotrexate cause mental or mood changes?

Posted 10 Nov 2012 by Gregsdrugs • 2 answers

I am now up to 17.5 mgs a week and am feeling a little mixed-up at times and even fearful of something at times. I also have a sore throat that will not go away. Are these things normal. I have been on methotrexate for 3-3.5 months. I am being treated for Crohn's disease.

How long after stopping methotrexate will it be completely out of my system. I take 10mg every 3day?

Posted 17 Sep 2009 by jimako67 • 2 answers

i have been on methotrexate 10 mgs every 3 days for treatment of servere plaque psoriasis and i require fusion for a spinal problem. this will not be done unless i stop taking the methotrexate. what i need to know is how long will it take to be completely out of my system. i have been taking it for ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Lowest dosage of methotrexate?

Posted 11 days ago by davidrn • 1 answer

... I currently take 20mg Embrel and 10mg of injectable methotrexate. A few years ago I tried carrying the dosing out as far as I could until I had a flare. I discovered 14 days was to much, but over the past 4 months I have been OK with dosing both medicines every 10 days. My question is ...

I have been on methotrexate 20+ years. Is this safe?

Posted 20 days ago by jab-jam4 • 2 answers

I've had some side effects but minor--bright red spots on my skin in various places that seem to appear suddenly. I'm still experiencing some hair loss. I also receive Orencia infusions monthly.

Every second day on methotrexate I have the nausea, any ideas how to get rid of it?

Posted 21 Aug 2017 by Ingenue • 2 answers

Methotrexate - Does methotraxate worsen psoriasis?

Posted 29 Jul 2017 by DannyBoy13 • 0 answers

I started methotraxate last week and it seems to worsen my psoriasis. I'm also taking folic acid too. I know it's only been a week, but looks worse than when I started methotraxate. Thoughts anyone?

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Is this group active, and is there a chat room?

Posted 14 Jun 2017 by Doreen59 • 1 answer

I need people to talk to that have RA. , and take methotrexate! Can somebody help me?

I'm on methotrexate and he is switching me to Arava?

Posted 30 May 2017 by Bobbimcgee • 1 answer

My hair has thinned out a lot with the methotrexate , is this new drug going to have me lose more? Also, I'm allergic to all penicillins. Should I take this?