Sick with MTX - Arthritis Message Board

caregirl · 06-27-2003, 09:22 AM

Hi new to this message board but not to RA. I take 20mg methotrexate a week but it makes me feel really sick for a few days. Some weeks I don't take the proper dose because i don't want to feel so ill. Docs are not interested!! Anyone else have this problem.
Thanks

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FlowerFairy · 06-28-2003, 07:19 AM

Hi Caregirl,
I'm sorry you have RA,but I wouldn't take anything that made me sick. There are too many others that you can try. Believe me,I do understand about the Drs. though and it's even worse if you don't have insurance. However,if you keep looking you can find one that truly cares. Good luck to you!

caregirl · 06-30-2003, 12:59 AM

Thanks for the reply! there are certain things I can't take because of stomach problems but I will be seeing my specialist in August so I will ask about alternative drugs

Tracki · 06-30-2003, 03:02 PM

Hi there!

Sorry to hear you feel so bad on MTX. I'm also new to PA and am to start MTX next week - do you take folic acid - heard this is supposed to help a lot.

What dose did you start off on - they are starting me on 2.5 mg per week! Are you able to drink alcohol on it? I enjoy a glass of wine when we go out and think i'd miss this!!

caregirl · 07-02-2003, 12:43 AM

Hi, I take 5mg folic acid a week (when I remember)I did start on a small dose 5mg, but I have been taking them for a few years now and I felt ok until i reached 20mg. I also take Motilium (anti sickness tablet)but after taking so many other tablets all at once I can't always stomach taking any more. I am going to ask about having the MTX injected. Please don't be put of the MTX because my RA has been loads better since I have been on them

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