Methatrexate and nausea

[thistlegirl]

Hi
I am on 10mg methatrexate injections once a week and i suffer from nausea for about a day after i inject.
I am also on Infiximab for my RA and the MTX is a necessary addition for it. I was on MTX tablets a couple of years ago but my stomache reacted badly to it ( and the cocktail of pain meds i was on at the time) I have no problem injecting myself but the nausea really affects me.
I have timed it so i inject last thing on friday night so i can sleep through some of the nausea and i don't miss any work ( i am a teacher) I never throw up but the feeling is constantly there and i feel i must look green.
some saturdays are completely written off as i can't focus or socialise as i feel so bad.
I need the methatrexate so i need to live with it, but if anyone has any suggestions to help with the nausea i would be greatful.

thistle

[BioAdoptMom3]

Have you tried taking an OTC antihistamine or asking your doctor if you can have something for the nausea? There are meds out there specifically to target nausea.

P.S. I am a teacher too. What do you teach?

Nancy

[motiman]

HI thistle
I take meth tablets 2.5 mgs twice a week on tuesdays and fridays
I have 3 tablets on tuesdays and 2 tablets on fridays .I also take nexium which controls the stomach problems associated with taking meth orally.I find I have very little nausea .I couldnot tolerate the nausea of injecting Meth.
hope this helps Motiman

[thistlegirl]

thanks for the info,
Bio' I think i will ask the doc for something, although i am fed up with all the tablets i think i need it. I have tried all the herbal remedies such as pepermint and ginger.
I teach Design and Technology in high school in Scotland, my RA has had many good and bad spells since i started teaching 7 years ago, my school has been really understanding, even though i am on crutches at the mo as my hi is really sore.
What about you Bio' what do you teach and how are you affected?

Motiman I am already on nexium as my stomach is pretty week as i have been on meds for RA since i was 18 months old. I find i does help with with the acid etc but it isn't touching the nausea.

I guess i will make an appointment at the docs. Thanks for the info.

Thistle

[Lady Olivia]

Hi Thistle,

When I was on Methx they gave me 5mg of folic acid to take every day and that did make the nausea easier. Maybe that will help you too.

Good luck
Olivia