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Hi all. I'm based in the UK and really pleased I've found this group!

I take methotrexate by one injection once a week on a Sunday night. My Mondays vary greatly.

I find that if I'm well hydrated, have a good diet (it's been bad recently), sleep well - especially on the night of the medication I like to get a long sleep, that I tend to feel better on the Monday. The injections in me cause mainly dizziness which causes me to feel slightly queasy (not terrible), have indigestion (lovely!) and… read more

January 17, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

Remicade Infusion monthly, MTX injection weekly, other meds as well. Same problem with the MTX. RA doc gives me ZOFRAN tablets for nausea. I take one 4mg several hours before the injection, a second one severe hors after the injection and hat generally works. Sometimes I have to take a Zofran the next morning. Remember, these are mostly cancer therapy drugs and can be hard on your system.

January 21, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Do you take other meds? I am taking methotrexate injection with no trouble. Maybe something else is to blame. Or, talk to your doc.

January 18, 2022

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