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Anyone else taking methotrexate injections have a funny taste in their mouth

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Fall River, MA

Every time I take my weekly injection, I get this absolutely horrible taste in my mouth afterwards, and can't get rid of it. Seriously turns my stomach upside down.

November 3, 2023
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Members responded to someone experiencing a horrible taste after weekly methotrexate injections, with many confirming they've dealt with... Read more

Members responded to someone experiencing a horrible taste after weekly methotrexate injections, with many confirming they've dealt with similar metallic or salty tastes lasting for days, alongside nausea that sometimes arrives a day or two after the injection. Several members shared that folic acid was prescribed to help with side effects, though results were mixed, while others found relief by changing injection sites from the abdomen to the hip or butt, using peppermint gum to mask the taste, or taking a supplement called Rheumate. A recurring theme was the challenging balance of managing debilitating side effects while seeking pain relief and wondering what feeling good with RA should actually look like.

A myRAteam Member

Do people know it cancer drug .I find out when my friend have cancer she take some thing ?

November 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I was the same nauseous all the time. They introduced folic acid and helped.

November 14, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I take the MTX injection weekly but only feel great for 1 day
I also have extreme nausea
My question is what to do for the pain? Today was a high pain day and I can not get any relief from prednisone or Codeine
Can someone tell me what feeling “good” looks like with RA? I’m new to the condition and have yet to see a rheumatologist my pc has been great

November 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I do methotrexate by injection and have no issues

November 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

yes The taste is bad but the nausea worse. I tried splitting the dose through the day and taking mega Vit A doses, but that's not good for you! The nausea now arrives a day or so after my taking it !!
What to do ...?

November 4, 2023

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