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Hello Everyone,
I can't believe I am about to say this but,I can't wait to start my methotrexate again.LOL Never did I think I'd be saying this.Anyway...I've been off of it for approx. 5 weeks and am starting to feel the wear and tear of not taking it.Is there anything I should know about restarting this.The rheumy wants me to start with 8 but,I prefer to start with 6 and work back up to 8.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance!!!!!
God loves you because of who God is,Not because of anything you did or didn't do.
Diagnosed 08/09 Am currently on Methotrexate,Folic Acid,Nebumetone,And Hydrocodone for pain.
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Many people have fewer and less severe side effects with Methotrexate injections instead of the pills. If you have problems you might consider injections. God bless.
Age 84, diagnosed RA 12/2001, married since 1952, 4 sons no daughters, 4 grandsons 1 granddaughter. Doing well on Methotrexate and Remicade.
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| I was up to 8 at one point but am back down to 6 and have been for quite some time. I take it an hour or so before bed with a snack and I do fine with it. I am very lucky. I hope it is the same for you.
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Barbara Jean,
I was on Mtx for about 2 1/2 years and here is my experience that helped ease the situation, of course check w/ your MD for his consultation. 1. I split the pills, 4 at night, 4 the next morning 2. I took the pills with a meal or protein rich snack 3. I drank lots of water over th 48 hr period of taking my pills 4. If I felt queasy, I just rolled with it and drank Perrier 5. I didn't judge myself by how my body reacted to the pills; some weeks I felt AOK, other weeks I didn't do so well.
Sending good wishes your way.
Julia Ann
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