I have been recently asked to try methotrexate or humira .. can anyone give me any advice? I’m worried about side effects. Pill form? Shot? Any info would be great!
I personally can not take as I had a bad rash on arms right after taking first dose
Methotrexate worked ok for me. Shots betteer than pills, but I had to stop it because I was short of breath with methotrexate-induced pneumonia, I ended in the hospital for six days. My lungs are permanently damaged. Stop at first signof trouble.
I was on methotrexate pills and prednisone for about a year, it quickly got my symptoms under control. I started having some side effects the last month or so, extra hair shedding and just not feeling well. I gradually tapered off the drugs altogether and was in remission using anti inflammatory aip type diet and exercise. This was my experience but it can be different for everyone. Good luck, hope you do well.
I’ve been on methotrexate since 10 yrs now I think but they tried to change my pills once. Used them for awhile not even a year I think I was so much in pain. They had to put me back to methotrexate again but they help me. And now they are change my pills again, just waiting to get them.
Try injections, as it doesn't need to be absorbed in the digestive system.