I Am On My 7th Week Of Methotrexate (up To 15mg Now).The Last Week Or So I Have Been Having Leg Cramps.Is This A Common Side Effect?
I Am On My 7th Week Of Methotrexate (up To 15mg Now).The Last Week Or So I Have Been Having Leg Cramps.Is This A Common Side Effect?
I have had other side effects...mainly nausea, headaches, and stomach pain (which may or may not lead to a bathroom visit...sorry tmi probably). Now I am experiencing leg cramps (mostly at night or after I slow down in the evenings). Anyone else had this happen? If so, what can I do to help prevent the cramping.
I too have leg cramps but I have been on MTX for almost 6yrs now. The leg cramps started about 9 months ago when I started having some other issues (swollen glands, major fatigue, horrid pains that would come and go) The cramps dont just happen in my legs, I get them in my stomach too. It turned out I had developed anemia, and vit D deficiancy (all RA caused). Since starting Iron and Vit D 3 months ago the cramps have gotten a little better but the doc says it could take 6months to feel the full effects of the treatment. You shoudl get tested for Anemia and Vit D.
I just posted a similiar question about aching legs. I too take MTX and have been for 2 years. As soon as insurance approves I'm going to switch to Xeljanz. I hate that you are experiencing the cramps too. I have doubts that it's associated with MTX (since I've been on it so long and this is the first time this has been a problem.
Wow! I had no idea that my low vitamin D was from the RA! I take liquid Solgar and if I'm careful about taking it everyday it stays near normal range. Now I won't stop! Thank you
Methotrexate, definatelly day after dose I can get bowel dumping. It usually only causes it for one day.
