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Has Anyone Used Methotrexate What's. Your Experience With It MY RA Dr Wants To Start Me On It Not Sure About Side Effects Sound Bad

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York, PA
December 3, 2020
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Members shared mixed experiences with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis, with many reporting significant improvements in joint pain,... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis, with many reporting significant improvements in joint pain, swelling, and overall disease control, while others struggled with side effects that forced them to discontinue the medication. Several members emphasized the importance of taking folic acid to prevent mouth sores and hair thinning, maintaining regular blood tests to monitor liver and kidney function, and keeping a journal to track reactions and share with doctors. A recurring theme was that while some experienced troubling side effects like nausea, fatigue, depression, hair loss, and digestive issues, many found relief when combined with biologics like Humira or when switched to alternative medications, with the community encouraging the original poster to give it a try while staying closely monitored by their rheumatologist.

A myRAteam Member

Me tho and humira have made a big difference, plus the vitamins to support my system!

December 4, 2020
A myRAteam Member

I had no side effects when on the methotrexate except a little more hair loss. It was starting to help but my blood work showed kidney & liver issues. They just took me off and bloodwork is improving but my pain & stiffness is returning.

January 5, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I’ve been on methotrexate in the past. The pils didn’t do much for me but the injections really did help. After 2 1/2 to 3 years, I developed a chronic cough so I was taken off of it.

December 4, 2020
A myRAteam Member

I do not take methotrexate so I can not say the doctor I have put me on 2.5 prednisone, 3 sulfasalazine daily but I only take one a day folic acid I also take D3 with K2 omega 3 6 9 turmeric with ginger. Don't know if it helping but I don't hurt as bad. he tell me my RA is not that bad yet and thank God that it is not. the swelling in my wrist won't go down but I have learn to live with that Life is Good

December 4, 2020
A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member,
I personally could not tolorate Methotrexate.
Now, having said that, there are many people that Methotrexate has helped for years. Make sure to discuss adding FolicAcid, to off set some of the side effects.
May I suggest that you keep a journal of date and the good or bad reactions to medication that you can share with your Rheumatologist.
I hope this helps.

December 4, 2020

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