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 • 1 answer

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 - 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?

I just started methotrexate yesterday and today, every joint in my body hurts terribly?

Posted 6 Jun 2017 by louannehahn • 0 answers

Is this normal?

Can you take methotrexate when on Keytruda?

Posted 26 May 2017 by faith2u • 0 answers

it's an immunosuppressant and my doctor said it's okay - some internet sites not to. Is any one taking methotrexate with Keytruda? Thank you for answering.

Should I switch from prednisone to methotrexate because of the moon face & other cosmetic reasons?

Posted 6 May 2017 by Lanaroc • 0 answers

I'm currently on 10 mg of prednisone and 200mg of hydroxychloroquine to control my RA. Its been working well to keep the RA in check but I'm beginning to look weird ... Moon face, fat ring around my neck, skin bruises easily or turns purple, n a bunch of other stuff which I still feel is ...

Autoimmune Hepatitis - Methotrexate and Imuran Questions?

Posted 28 Apr 2017 by aswindall • 0 answers

I've had autoimmune Hepattis for over 10 years now and have been on Azathioprine for 5. Usually I am admitted for a week and the flare up goes away. Since May of last year (2016) I've had a really bad flare up that won't go away. My azathioprine has been increased from 50mg to 175mg ...