It's great to hear the extraction site is healing well and that improvements are being felt — that's genuinely encouraging news!
Skipping a dose of methotrexate around a procedure like a tooth extraction is something many people do in coordination with their doctor. The key next step is making sure the rheumatologist knows Show Full Answer
It's great to hear the extraction site is healing well and that improvements are being felt — that's genuinely encouraging news!
Skipping a dose of methotrexate around a procedure like a tooth extraction is something many people do in coordination with their doctor. The key next step is making sure the rheumatologist knows about the missed dose so they can advise on how to get back on track safely. A couple of things worth keeping in mind as recovery continues:
- Don't restart or adjust the methotrexate dose without checking in with the rheumatologist first — they'll guide the best way to resume
- Watch for any mouth sores around the extraction site, as methotrexate can sometimes contribute to oral ulcers
- Folic acid supplementation can help reduce mouth-related side effects when back on methotrexate — worth discussing with the doctor if not already taking it
Staying in close contact with the healthcare team during this time will help keep both the recovery and RA management on the right track! 😊
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